Schedule of Events

Grahshanti

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Attire: Semi-Formal - Indian or Western

Breakfast and Tea provided.

Mehndi

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Attire: Colorful & Casual - Indian or Western

A casual, colorful event courtesy of Nina & Parag Shah. Some henna, games, a taco truck, and fun! Tradition says the deeper the color of the bride's mehandi, the happier the bride and groom's marriage will be. For the bride, the groom's name is usually hidden somewhere in the intricate patterns. Long ago, the groom would find his name on his wife's hands as an ice breaker on their wedding night.

Garba

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Attire: Colorful & Semi-formal - Indian or Western

A colorful evening of music, dinner, and traditional dancing to celebrate the union of families and close friends. You may even hear our parents sing!

Wedding Ceremony

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Attire: Formal & Colorful - Indian or Western

The Big Day! The event starts as the groom arrives, dancing to the beat of a dhol, creating a big raucous with his friends and family. They are warmly welcomed by the bride's family. The wedding ceremony will follow. The Hindu wedding will take place inside a canopy called a mandap. These ceremonies are meant to honor the couple's love and ensure the success of their marriage by invoking the blessings of various deities and joining the families in celebration. Schedule: Ghanpati Puja to start at 9:30 AM. Baraat to start at 10:00 AM. Ceremony to start at 11:00 AM Lunch following ceremony.