Schedule

Mehendi Night

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Both casual American attire or traditional Hindu dress are welcome

Mehendi Night is a joyful pre-wedding tradition where friends and family gather to receive mehendi (henna) and enjoy music symbolizing love and good fortune for the couple. What to Expect at Mehendi Night - Henna Artists: skilled artists will apply beautiful henna designs for anyone interested. - Food & Drinks: the event will include catering with a selection of alcoholic and nonalcoholic refreshments.

Wedding (All guest requested to arrive at 1:30pm)

2:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Formal wedding attire. Traditional Hindu attire are welcome.

Wedding Day Schedule 2:00 PM – Baraat Procession The groom’s family and guests will dance and parade toward the entrance, where the bride’s family will welcome them 2:30 PM – Hindu Wedding Ceremony 3:30 PM – Gifting the Bride and Mukh Herne Ceremony Bride's family presents gifts to the bride, symbolizing blessings and recognition of her new role 4:00 PM – Welcoming the Groom Ceremony The groom is warmly welcomed by the bride’s family, signifying acceptance and the merging of two families 4:30 PM – Bidaai Ceremony The bride bids farewell to her family, marking her emotional transition to her new home with love and blessings 5:00 PM – Cocktail Hour + Break and Change During this break, guests can enjoy cocktails and snacks, and those wearing traditional clothing may take this opportunity to change for the Christian ceremony if they choose 6:15 PM – Christian Wedding Ceremony 7:00 PM – Reception