Raja & Neha
Schedule
Friday, September 1, 2023
Sangeet
6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
1777 3rd Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Wear colorful cocktail dresses, dressy jumpsuits, and dark jackets and slacks. Indo-Western or Indian Clothing is ideal.
Located in the Grand Ballroom. In Hindi, Sangeet translates to "music." The Sangeet is a pre-wedding event that celebrates the union of the couple as well as their families. It is a musical celebration with choreographed dance numbers, singing, henna/mehndi, food, drink, and a dance party to round out the night!
Saturday, September 2, 2023
BARAAT/GROOM’S PROCESSION
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Indian and Western Semi Formal
Located at the main entrance of the MGM Hotel. The Baraat is a celebratory wedding procession in which the groom arrives to the wedding venue surrounded by family and friends with much jubilation and dancing. The groom traditionally arrives on horseback. The bride's family will welcome the groom and his wedding party at the entrance of the venue.
Ceremony
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
1777 3rd Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Indian and Western Semi Formal - We recommend colorful clothing and avoiding all-black, all-white, or all-red.
The wedding ceremony will take place in the Grand Ballroom, and will be followed by lunch and a few hours to recover from the morning’s events.
Cocktail Hour
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
1777 3rd Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Indian and Western formal
Located in the Foyer in front of the Grand Ballroom. An hour of cocktails and snacks preceding the reception of the newlyweds.
Reception
7:30 pm - 11:30 pm
1777 3rd Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Indian or Western Formal
Located in the Grand Ballroom. The reception will include an introduction to the newlyweds, speeches, the first dance, and cake cutting followed by dinner. The rest of the night will be spent partying with our closest friends and family!