Schedule

Maiyan Ceremony

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Please wear yellow to this event. This is an optional event and typically open to family and close friends.

There will be the Maiyan ceremony in Harpinder's parents' backyard in Merced, where our family and friends will rub turmeric (haldi) paste on Harpinder and Ali; the traditional meaning of Maiyan is to cleanse the skin and create a glow! Traditionally, this ceremony involves "cleaning" the bride and groom in preparation for their wedding day.

Jaggo (Punjabi Party)

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Wear colorful festive Indian clothing! Open to all guests.

Join us for a traditional Punjabi wedding celebration. What to expect: Jaggo literally means “wake up”. Centuries ago, invitations were not sent to invite people to weddings. Relatives of the bride or groom would go around the village on the night before the wedding day with pots on their heads that were decorated with oil candles, singing, and dancing as an open invitation to attend the wedding. The candles were used for light as this was before electricity. The traditional folk song is “jaggo”, so they would encourage people to wake up and join in the festivities. Expect dancing! Indian snacks and food will be plentiful - dinner is provided. Encouraged to wear colorful clothing & dress to impress! For women or non-binary: Lehenga, sari, Salwar kameez/Punjabi suit, an Anarkali dress, or palazzo/sharara. For men or non-binary: Semi-formal (strikes a balance between formal and casual wear. It involves wearing a suit, dress shirt, tie-optional, and dress shoes) or kurta pajama.

Anand Karaj (Sikh Wedding Ceremony)

9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Avoid revealing clothing: cover your shoulders, knees, legs, and head. Open to all guests.

Wedding Day Schedule 9:00 AM - Baraat and Milni - Baraat: The groom arrives at the wedding venue with his family and friends, accompanied by music and dancing. Milni: The bride's family welcomes the groom and his family with a traditional greeting ceremony. 10:00 AM - Tea - Enjoy tea and light refreshments while mingling with guests. 11:00 AM - Anand Karaj - The main wedding ceremony, where the bride and groom exchange vows and are officially married according to Sikh traditions. 1:00 PM - Lunch - Enjoy Punjabi food in celebration of the newlyweds. Please dress modestly. No sleeveless tops; cover your legs and midriff. The ceremony is done while seated on the floor, so wear something to sit cross-legged comfortably. Do not wear red or maroon; that is for the bride. No black or white because those are colors worn for Indian funerals. Head coverings will be provided for the men, while women will ideally have the matching scarf (chunni) that comes with their Indian outfit.

Rehearsal Dinner

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Only invited guests will receive an RSVP option online. Please arrive on time.

Wedding Day

5:30 pm - 11:45 pm

Formal or fancy cocktail attire is appropriate. Open to all guests.

Ceremony: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Please feel free to arrive as early as 5:30 pm to take your seat for the ceremony. We will start immediately at 6 pm - please do not be late. You will not be allowed to enter the ceremony space once we begin at 6 pm. The ceremony will take place outside on the lawn. The grass can be soft, so be mindful if walking in stilettos. The ceremony will be followed by a cocktail hour on the balcony. Cocktail Hour: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Guests will then be ushered inside the ballroom for the reception to their assigned seating so the night's schedule may begin. Reception: 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM This includes dinner, performances, speeches, and lots of dancing.