Schedule

With compliments from the Mootealoo, Hollingsworth and Mcgiven families. A Hindu wedding ceremony, also known as Vivaha Sanskar. It is a sacred and joyous occasion that marks the beginning of a new phase in the couple's life, involving various rituals and traditions. It's a celebration that unites not just the couple but also their families. The ceremony, which can last for several hours, includes rituals like the Ganesh Puja, Kanyadaan, Madhuparka, Havan and Agnipujan, Mangal Phera, Saptapadi, and Mangalsutra ceremony. It's a vibrant event filled with music, dance, and the exchange of vows and blessings.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

Civil Wedding

11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Mcgiven Residence

2053 Clough Rd, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0, Canada

Garden Attire: Wear sundresses, floral prints, suits in lighter hues, and fun hats and fascinators.

There will be coffee, tea and pastries provided in the morning. Please be seated by 10:45am. The ceremony will then be followed by a lunch.

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Pithi & Mehndi

10:30 am - 10:00 pm

Yellow House

2155 Oak Drive, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0, Canada

Indian attire (women: saree, lehenga or Punjabi dresses for men kurtas) OR Garden Attire: Wear sundresses, floral prints, suits in lighter hues.

We will first have the Pithi ceremony where family members and friends take turns applying the paste to the couple's face, arms, hands, and feet. The Pithi ceremony is a symbolic act of cleansing and purification for the couple before their wedding day. Mehndi for the girls will then start after the ceremony. We will then be having a BBQ and party in the evening!