Schedule

Mehendi

2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This is a casual event geared towards females

Mehendi, otherwise known as henna, is a paste associated with positive spirits and good luck. Indian Wedding tradition calls for a Mehendi ceremony to be held the night before the wedding as a way of wishing the bride good health and prosperity as she makes her journey on to marriage. While Mehendi is mainly for females, male relatives are invited to join in on the party. The core significance of applying Mehendi is to utilize its natural medicinal herbal remedies, cooling the body and relieving the Bride of any stress before her big day. Henna is applied to both the hands and the feet as a means of cooling the nerve-endings of the body, preventing the nerves from tensing up. Lunch and snacks will be provided. This event will go on for hours, no set time.

Cocktail and Sangeet

7:00 pm

This event is semi-formal with indo-western attire suggested. Blazers/jackets for the guys and lehengas, fancy pants/longer gowns for the women.

Among the many pre-wedding events that occur prior to the Hindu wedding ceremonies, the Sangeet is where the party begins. The word Sangeet translates to ‘sung together’ from Sanskrit and means ‘songs’ or ‘to sing’ in Hindi. This celebration includes dances performed by relatives and friends of the Bride and Groom. Come prepared to wow everyone with your sick dancing skills! Dinner will be provided.

Sehra Bandi and High Tea

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sehra Bandi is a traditional ceremony in North Indian weddings where the groom is adorned with a sehra, a decorative headpiece with strings of flowers, beads, or pearls that partially veil his face. This ritual, performed by a close family member, symbolizes blessings and protection from the evil eye as the groom prepares for his journey to the bride's home or the wedding venue. It marks the groom’s readiness for marriage and is followed by the lively baraat, the celebratory procession to the wedding.

Baraat

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

The baraat is a joyful wedding procession that marks the groom’s grand entrance as he travels to the wedding venue, ready to unite with his bride. Surrounded by family and friends dancing to lively music, the groom traditionally rides on a decorated horse or arrives in a beautifully adorned car. The baraat is filled with celebratory energy, with drums, music, and cheering as the groom’s party approaches the bride’s home or the venue. This vibrant procession symbolizes the groom’s readiness and excitement for the marriage, creating an unforgettable start to the wedding festivities.

Wedding

8:00 pm

Traditional Indian Formal. For women: Lehangas or Saree; For men: Sherwani or Indian Formal

A Punjabi wedding is a vibrant celebration filled with music, dance, rituals, and heartfelt traditions that honor the joining of two families. Known for its joyful atmosphere, our wedding will be a lively affair with colorful attire, energetic dances and rituals that reflect deep cultural heritage and values. Get ready for unlimited food, cocktails, music, dance, and so much more as we celebrate all night long! We can’t wait to share this unforgettable celebration of love and joy with each of you.