Schedule

Pithi, Mehndi, & Sangeet (family event)

6:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Cocktail or Traditional Indian Attire

Pithi: The pithi ceremony is a joyful occasion in which family members and friends bless the couple with well wishes by rubbing the pithi paste onto the bride and groom’s arms, neck, face, hands, and legs. Mehndi (Henna): An art/practice of painting elaborate designs/patterns using a paste made from ground leaves of the mehndi tree, which is then combined with tea water and clove oil. Henna artists will be available throughout the evening to apply mehndi for guests attending the event. Quick applying temporary mehndi tattoos will also be available. The celebration of the wedding mehndi ceremony is believed to be an auspicious occasion for the bride and groom as it symbolizes happiness, prosperity, love, and strength in marriage. Sangeet: An Indian pre-wedding ceremony involving festive dancing and celebratory songs. The pithi ceremony, mehndi, and sangeet will be accompanied with delicious appetizers, dinner, and desserts, along with music and dancing.

Wedding Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, and Reception

5:30 pm - 11:30 pm

Semi-Formal or Traditional Indian Attire

We're so excited to celebrate our wedding with you! Here is the evening's tentative agenda: 6:00-6:45pm: Wedding Ceremony 6:45-7:15pm: Cocktail Hour - Appetizers and Refreshments 7:15-7:45pm: Grand Entrance 7:45-8:45pm: Dinner, Speeches, First dance 8:45-9:15pm: Cake and Pictures with the Couple 9:15-11:30pm: Open Dancing