Ceremony and Reception

Grahshanti, Ganesh Pooja and Peethi

8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Semi-Formal Western or Traditional

Graha Shanti Puja is undertaken with the goal of reducing the negative effects of the planets that are malefic. It improves the positive energies of a person and the family performing this puja. The planets or grahas for whom this puja is performed are the Sun, Moon, Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Venus, Saturn and the two shadow planets Rahu and Ketu. These are called the Navagrahas. Ganesh puja is considered auspicious in every Hindu family, and no marriage takes place without invoking Lord Vinayak as he is popularly called. During the ceremony, a lot of planning also goes into decorating the idol of Lord Ganesh and the mandap. We request guests to carpool when possible as parking will be limited.

Garba Raas

6:30 pm

(Danceable) Semi-Formal Western or Traditional

Raas-Garba is a night of energetic and playful dancing that commonly takes place before weddings. Raas and Garba are typical Gujarati folk dances that everyone can participate in. While all are encouraged to arrive at start of 6:30pm, you can still arrive throughout the night and join the festivities. Shuttle Departs Hotel for Center: 6:15 PM Shuttle Departs Center for Hotel: 9:30 PM and 10:30 PM Basic Garba Dance Instructional Video: https://youtu.be/NJWvOmWRnCo

Baraat, Ceremony and Reception

3:00 pm

Western Formal or Traditional Formal

The baraat is meant to bring the groom to the wedding venue with much pomp and fervor. The groom, decked in traditional Indian finery, is seated on a ceremonial horse as his guests lead the way, dancing. Shuttle Departs Hotel - 2:00pm (in time for Baraat) and 3:00pm (in time for Ceremony) Shuttle Departs Venue - 9:30pm, 10:30pm, 11:30pm Shuttle will be available for guests to return to hotel during the Cocktails Hour - Departing Venue at 5:15pm and Departing Hotel at 6:15pm Baraat - 3:00 pm Wedding Ceremony - 4:00 pm Cocktails Hour - 5:00-6:30 pm Reception - 7:00pm-11:30pm