Schedule
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Kuldevi Pooja
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A small prayer service with family to kick off the festivities!
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Mehendi
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
"Mehendi" (also known as henna) is a significant tradition, usually applied to the bride's hands and feet the day before the wedding, symbolizing good luck, prosperity and joy. We welcome our guests join in on this Indian tradition after they check in. The dress code is comfortable resort wear.
Welcome Party
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
We're excited to kickstart our wedding festivities with a welcome party, full of music, banter and conversation. Feel free to express your vibrant spirit by wearing your most colorful (preferably Indian) attire!
Friday, April 11, 2025
Nipun's Sehra Bandi and Harmeet's Chooda ceremony
7:00 am
Sehra Bandi is a ceremony where the groom’s family ties a decorated veil (Sehra) to his turban, symbolizing the grooms transition into married life. Separately, the Chooda ceremony comprises of the bride's maternal uncle (mama) tying a set of red and white bangles (chooda) on her wrists, symbolizing her marital status. PS: You can totally skip this if you're still catching up on your Zzzs
Baraat and Milni
8:30 am - 9:30 am
The 'Baraat' is a procession is led by the groom's closest family and friends, showing their excitement towards the upcoming ceremony . Milni literally means "introductions" and comprises of formal introductions of both families. For example, siblings from both sides will come together and exchange garlands of flowers. For outfit details, refer to Anand Karaj event below.
Anand Karaj
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Anand Karaj is the Sikh wedding ceremony. The couple, along with their families and the congregation, sits in front of the Guru Granth Sahib Ji (Sikh holy scripture). The ceremony is officiated by a Granthi (Sikh priest). Given the purity and sanctity of this ceremony, guests are requested to don pastel colored outfits (preferably Indian). Avoid wearing black or white outfits.
Reception
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Suit up, bring out the stilettos and your best dance moves! The dress code is formal attire, Indian or Western.