Raveena and Vito
Schedule
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Miyan
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
14807 Fruitvale Road, Valley Center, CA 92082
☀️ Shades of Sunshine ☀️
The Miyan ceremony is an engaging pre-wedding event where both families come together to warmly welcome the couple. The ceremony features significant rituals, such as applying traditional turmeric paste to symbolize purity and blessings. Families exchange heartfelt prayers, creating a warm and celebratory atmosphere. This occasion is about uniting the families and setting a positive tone for the upcoming wedding.
Jago
Wed, Aug 20, 2025, 6:00 pm - Thu, Aug 21, 2025, 12:00 am
14807 Fruitvale Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
🕺✨ Dhol & Disco 🪩🥁
Jago (Jaa-go) , meaning "wake up," is a traditional Punjabi pre-wedding celebration that symbolizes waking up the family, friends, and community for the wedding festivities. Historically, it was held the night before the wedding to gather everyone from nearby villages and spread excitement for the upcoming ceremony. Today, Jago continues to bring people together with music, dance, and joy. Women carry decorated pots with candles on their heads, singing folk songs and moving through the neighborhood or venue. Guests join in with lively dances and drum beats, representing shared happiness and unity as the wedding approaches.
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Mehndi
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
14807 Fruitvale Road, Valley Center, 92082
🌿✨ Mehndi and High Tea 🌿✨
Mehndi (Meh-hen-dee) Night brings the ancient art of henna to life. Henna, a natural dye made from the crushed leaves of the Lawsonia plant, is used to create intricate, temporary designs on the skin. These designs range from delicate patterns to elaborate motifs, and are traditionally applied to the bride’s hands and feet. Once a beautiful and practical alternative to jewelry, henna adorned brides with elegance and was a symbol of good fortune and protection. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, henna was believed to have soothing properties that helped calm the bride before her wedding day. The night is a vibrant celebration featuring dancing, flavorful cuisine, and a festive atmosphere that invites everyone to participate. Mehndi Night combines rich tradition with an inclusive spirit, creating a memorable and joyous start to the wedding festivities.
Choora
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
14807 Fruitvale Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
The choora (Choo-raa) ceremony is a meaningful ritual where the bride’s maternal family adorns her with a set of red and white bangles, called choora. These bangles symbolize prosperity, purity, and the new journey the bride is about to begin. Traditionally, the ceremony takes place on the morning of the wedding or a few days prior, involving close family members who gather to offer their love, blessings, and prayers for the bride’s happiness. The moment is often emotional, as the bride transitions from her family home to her new life with her partner. Tears of joy and nostalgia are common as the choora marks a significant rite of passage. Family and friends come together in a warm, intimate setting to celebrate the bride’s new beginning.
Friday, August 22, 2025
Anand Karaj
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
1838 Avenida Del Diablo, Escondido, CA 92029
🤍 Timeless & Tranquil 🤍
Anand Karaj (Ah-nund Kah-raj) , meaning "Blissful Union," is the Sikh wedding ceremony, symbolizing the spiritual and joyful union of two individuals. Held in a Gurdwara (Goor-dwah-ruh), or Sikh temple, everyone sits on the ground and covers their heads as a sign of respect. The ceremony begins with hymns and prayers to seek blessings. The couple then circles the Guru Granth Sahib (Groo Granth Sah-eeb) four times, with each round, or "Laav" (Lahv), symbolizing a deeper aspect of their life together: unity, love, spiritual growth, and commitment to service. After the Laavs, a special prayer called Ardaas (Ar-daas) is recited for blessings. The Hukamnama (Hoo-kahm-nah-mah), a verse from the scripture, is read for guidance. The ceremony ends with celebrations, symbolizing the joy of the couple’s new journey.
After Party/Dholi
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
14807 Fruitvale Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082
The Dholi Ceremony (DHOH-lee) is a meaningful part of our wedding, where the bride prepares to leave her family home and start a new chapter with her groom. During this ceremony, the bride’s sisters playfully challenge the groom with lighthearted tasks and questions. This tradition symbolizes the sisters' acceptance of the groom and adds a fun dynamic to the otherwise emotional moment. For the bride, this ceremony marks a significant transition—leaving her family behind to join her new life. It’s an emotional farewell, filled with both joy and nostalgia, as she moves from her family home into her future with the groom. Following the Dholi Ceremony, we gather for traditional games, where family and friends come together to share in the celebration. These games add fun and laughter to the day, creating lasting memories and further uniting both families.
Sunday, August 24, 2025
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
3:15 pm - 10:00 pm
40205 Calle Cabernet, Temecula, CA 92591
Formal Attire
