4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ethnic attire suggestions include: For women, kurta pajama set, anarkali suit, sharara suit, lehnga, saree, salwar kameez or tunic top. For men, kurta pajama set, tunic top, pathani suit, patiala suit or nehru jacket.
Mehndi is a pre-wedding function bringing families together while the bride has henna paste applied to her hands and feet. All guests are welcomed to attend and participate, having henna applied to their hands.
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Ethnic attire suggestions include: For women, kurta pajama set, anarkali suit, sharara suit, lehnga, saree, salwar kameez, palazzo outfit or tunic top. For men, kurta pajama set, tunic top, pathani suit, patiala suit or nehru jacket. For both women and men, recommended color palette: yellows, oranges, reds, golds, etc.
Haldi is a pre-wedding ritual where a paste made of turmeric (haldi), oil, and rose water is applied to the bride and groom's skin by loved ones. This ceremony serves to purify the couple, ward off evil spirits, and bestow them with a radiant glow for their wedding day.
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Ethnic attire suggestions include: For women, kurta pajama set, anarkali suit, sharara suit, lehnga, saree, salwar kameez, palazzo outfit or tunic top. For men, kurta pajama set, tunic top, pathani suit, patiala suit or nehru jacket. For both women and men, recommended vibrant colors paired with polished and elevated attire to complement the festive spirit.
Sangeet is a music-filled pre-wedding function for the families to come together to sing, dance, and celebrate the couple, including performances, food and drinks.
9:30 am - 2:00 pm
Ethnic attire suggestions include: For women, anarkali suit, sharara suit, lehnga, saree, or salwar kameez. For men, tailored bandh galas, jodhpuris, pathani suit, safari suit, patiala suit or nehru jacket. The more colorful the better!
This is the ceremony where the bride and groom are wed, Desi style!! The ceremony will begin with a Barat which is a lively, high-energy wedding procession where the groom travels to the wedding venue accompanied by all family and friends dancing.
4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Cocktail suggestions are: For women, dress or fancy jumpsuit. For men, suit and tie or dress shirt.
This is the traditional American ceremony, followed by a cocktail hour, dinner and dancing reception.