Santhosh & Krisha
Schedule
Friday, June 26, 2026
Haldi Ceremony
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Cancun, Mexico
Attire: Light/Pastel or dark colors in traditional Nepali or Telugu clothing (lehengas, kurthas, dresses) (BRIDE WILL BE WEARING MULTI-COLOR/FLORAL)
The Haldi ceremony will begin promptly at 10:00am, guests please arrive at 930am. The ceremony is a pre-wedding ritual where the bride and groom apply turmeric to their hands, face, and bodies to symbolize purification, blessings, and prosperity. This signifies a fresh start and positive energy for their future together. Lunch will be provided after the ceremony. Please consider wearing something you don't mind potentially getting dirty as we will be playing with turmeric and water.
Swayamvar, Mehendi, & Sangeet Night
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cancun, Mexico
Attire: Bright Colors (Traditional/formal clothing) (BRIDE WILL BE WEARING GOLD/BEIGE/CHAMPAGNE)
The evening will start with a Swayamvar Ceremony at 5:30pm. This ceremony signifies the bride choosing her groom. The bride and groom exchange garlands made of dubo grass, a symbol of everlasting love. The couple formally exchange wedding rings to signify their lifelong commitment. The bride circles the groom pouring drops of water while the priest blesses them with red tika and yogurt. The Mehendi ceremony will follow as a pre-wedding celebration where the bride applies intricate henna designs on her hands and feet, as it carries a multitude of symbolic meanings related to good luck, prosperity, and the future of the marriage. The Mehendi will be followed by a Sangeet with nights of singing, dancing, and games before the bride and groom officially get married.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Hindu Wedding Ceremony
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cancun, Mexico
Attire: Traditional Indian or Nepali Clothing (PLEASE DO NOT WEAR RED AS BRIDE WILL BE WEARING THIS COLOR) (The ceremony will be on the beach, please wear comfortable shoes)
The Baraat ceremony will begin promptly at 9:30am. Guests please arrive before then around 9:00am. This is a wedding procession where the groom will be escorted by his friends and family towards the venue by dancing to lively music before he is greeted by the bride's family. After the Baraat, the traditional Hindu ceremony will begin around 11:00am and will last around two hours. Please be seated by 10:30am for the bridal entry. Vegetarian lunch will be provided after the ceremony is complete. Come see the bride and groom finally tie the knot!!!
Wedding Reception
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 5:00 pm - Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 12:00 am
Cancun, Mexico
Attire: Traditional or Formal Attire (i.e. suits, lehengas, dresses) (BRIDE WILL BE WEARING WINE/DARK PURPLE)
The evening will start with a cocktail hour at 5pm with light refreshments and snacks. The wedding reception will follow immediately around 6:30pm for a final hurrah- a night of dancing, speeches, dinner, & drinks. Come celebrate Santhosh & Krisha's start to a happy married life!