5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Casual & Colorful: Indian attire or Indowestern (linen pants, short-sleeved button downs, maxi dresses/skirts)
A night of dancing, karaoke, and henna! Henna artists will be available for guests during this event.
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Traditional Indian Attire or semi-formal western (nice shirt & pants for men)
Auspicious pre-wedding religious ceremonies.
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Casual & Colorful: Indian attire or Indowestern (linen pants, button downs, maxi dresses/skirts)
The couple will be blessed with turmeric paste by family and guests at this event. Consider wearing a yellow or orange outfit, or something you don't mind getting stained if you will participate in the ceremony.
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ladies: Lehenga Choli or similar (long skirt/dress) for dancing | Men: Colorful Indian menswear, Indo-Western, or western business casual
Dance celebration! Wear bright colors and be prepared to take your shoes off on the dance floor.
3:45 pm - 9:00 pm
Formal: Indian or Western
Baraat 3:45pm | Ceremony 5:15pm | Dinner 7:30pm Baraat will start at 3:45pm in the South Plaza, traveling up the east side of the building (on Kline St.). Marriage ceremony will take place in the North ballrooms (follow signage upon entering). VENUE DIRECTIONS: Free parking is available for our guests in the South lot, entering from Holt Blvd -- simply tell security you're there for the Patel wedding. If you arrive during the Baraat, please walk past the South entrance to join the Baraat and enter through the East entrance (on Kline St.). If you are arriving after the Baraat, please be aware that the South entrance will have a security screening setup for another event being hosted at the venue until 5pm. No outside food or beverage is allowed inside the Convention Center.
5:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Indian formal or Western cocktail/formal
Cocktail Hour 5:30pm | Ballroom Opens 6:30pm | Dinner 7:30pm Cocktail hour will be followed by dance performances, dinner, and a full night on the dancefloor to celebrate our union with friends and family. VENUE DIRECTIONS: Free parking is available for our guests in the South lot, entering from Holt Blvd -- simply tell security you're there for the Patel wedding. Once parked, proceed to enter through the South (main) entrance.