6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Garden Attire: sundresses, floral prints.
Celebrate and unwind from your journey as we welcome everyone to Villa Pitiana. All meals will be vegan to keep things easy.
10:00 am
Dress in yellow (or risk forever turmeric stains on your clothing).
The Haldi ceremony is a vibrant pre-wedding ritual in Indian weddings, where a turmeric-based paste is applied to the bride and groom by family and friends. It symbolizes purification, protection, and blessings for a prosperous married life.
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
A Mehendi ceremony is a pre-wedding celebration in Hindu cultures where the Bride and guests apply intricate henna designs to their hands.
5:00 pm
A Sangeet ceremony is a lively pre-wedding celebration in Indian weddings, characterized by music, dance, and joyful festivities. It's a vibrant event where both families come together to celebrate the upcoming union with song and dance performances, often involving choreographed routines. The word "Sangeet" itself translates from Sanskrit to "sung together," highlighting the focus on music and collective singing.
9:30 am - 10:30 am
The baraat is a wedding procession in Indian weddings where the groom, accompanied by his family and friends, travels to the wedding venue. It's a joyous celebration filled with music, dancing, and vibrant colors. The baraat signifies the groom's journey to his bride and the joining of the two families.
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A sacred fire ceremony where the couple performs rituals and takes vows. In an Indian wedding, Pheras, also known as Saptapadi, are the most important ritual where the couple circles a sacred fire seven times, symbolizing the vows and promises they make to each other. Each round around the fire, called a "Phere," represents a specific vow or principle, and the couple walks together while the priest chants mantras.
5:00 pm
Celebrate the culmination of a wonderful week! Enjoy a lavish dinner and dance the night away!