Schedule

Rajasthani Mela, Mehendi and other fun stuff!

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

This will be the same outfit as the Haldi event and happen concurrently.

Enjoy hot masala chai and snacks in the beautiful Mughal gardens at Samode! Experience Rajasthani culture and artistry - with mehendi artists, bangle makers, block printing, puppet show, camel rides and folk dance! There will be a Rajasthani folk dance performance at 1PM.

Haldi

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

South Asian clothes (e.g., lahenga, kurta) in bright colors (e.g., orange, yellow, and pink)

The Haldi ceremony is a joyful pre-wedding ritual in Indian cuture, where family and friends apply turmeric paste to the bride and groom to purify, protect and bless them before their wedding.

Dinner, Sangeet, and Garba

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Indian attire in jewel tones for a fun evening of Bollywood dances and music performances by family and friends in honor of the bride and groom.

Enjoy appetizers, dinner and some dance performances/speeches! Afterwards, around 9PM everyone can join in "Garba" - a fun lively dance with dandiyas (sticks).

Baraat

9:30 am - 10:45 am

Please wear Indian formal (sarees, lahengas, shervani, Nehru jackets, etc) in lighter shades (no red).

9.30am - Family and friends assemble at Samode Palace River Bank. Then they escort the groom in a procession to the wedding ceremony! This event is filled with a lot of music, dance, and high energy.

Varmala

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Guests can continue with the same attire worn to the Baraat

Watch the bride enter and then the bride and groom exchange garlands to mark the start of the wedding ceremony.

Wedding Ceremony

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Guests can continue with the same attire worn to the Baraat.

Please join to observe the marriage ceremony and religious rituals.

Shubham Bhavatu

1:00 pm - 1:15 pm

The couple seek blessings from God, their parents, priest and loved ones, as they start a new life together.

Lunch and Group Photos

1:15 pm - 3:00 pm

Guests can continue with the same attire worn to the wedding ceremony

Please join for lunch at Samode Palace! Starting at 1:45, the bride and groom will be in front of the palace for different group photos. We will let each group know the timings for their photos!

Cocktail hour

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

We recommend wearing the same outfits that you will wear for the reception (see below or next page).

This will be a relaxing event to join the newly weds for cocktails and light appetizers before the reception!

Reception and Dinner

7:30 pm - 11:45 pm

Attire - Formal Indian (saris, lahengas, nehru jacket) or Western (suits and long gowns). Outfits with bling and sparkle welcome!

Enjoy dinner and some speeches and performances from family and friends. Afterwards, join us to party on the dance floor! Also, send us any song recommendations!