10:00 am
Smart casual
Welcome! Mehendi is a traditional art form using henna to create beautiful designs on hands and feet. Come get your Mehandi done as you settle into the venue!
11:30 am
Indian Casual/Smart Casual
Family and friends come together to apply haldi (turmeric), chandan (sandalwood), and gulab jal (rosewater) on the bride and groom. Rumor has it you can dunk the groom in the pool. The bride is off limits. Lunch will be served
4:30 pm
Indian or Western Formal
The groom's side sings and dances our way to the beach, where we meet the bride's side. After milni rituals, we all settle into the mandap for the wedding ceremony and rituals. We usher in the next phase of our lives surrounded by our loved ones in the lap of the Kerala coast. High tea and dinner.
12:00 pm
Tradition Kerela Attire (Provided to guests at check-in)
The post-wedding festivities begin with a lavish sadhya feast served on banana leaves, featuring dozens of dishes that showcase Kerala's distinctive cuisine. The festivities come alive with mesmerizing performances including dramatic Kathakali dancers and graceful Mohiniyattam dancers. Join us for a vibrant celebration that honors the wedding and Kerala's rich cultural heritage.
6:00 pm
Indo Western/ Western Cocktail Attire
We hope you brought your dancing shoes. Relatives and friends show off their moves after months of dedicated rehearsals *coughs*. The bride will put on a stellar show. The groom will be reluctantly dragged on stage for comic relief. And that's just the beginning... Dinner and cocktails will keep you fueled.
10:30 am
Causal
All good things must come to end. Come say goodbye before you head home or for an adventure in India.