Schedule
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Welcome Event
6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
200 North Breakwater Access, Chicago, IL 60601
For guests arriving early, please join us for a welcome dinner cruise on Lake Michigan in downtown Chicago. Bus transportation will depart from the hotel at 4:30 PM. Attire: Cocktail
Friday, June 6, 2025
Haldi Ceremony
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
1551 Thoreau Dr N, Terrace, Schaumburg, IL 60173
The Haldi Ceremony is a joyous ritual symbolizing the start of the wedding festivities, where turmeric paste is applied to the bride and groom's head, shoulders, hands and feet by family and friends. This is done to bless the couple with good health and a radiant glow before their big day. Lunch will be served after Haldi in Utopia Ballroom from 12-2 PM. Attire: Yellow Indian or Western
Sangeet Night
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
1551 Thoreau Dr N, Schaumburg, IL 60173
The Sangeet Night is a colorful evening filled with music, food & dance. Enjoy lively performances from friends & family, get adorned with beautiful henna designs by a Mehndi artist, and dance the night away to wish the couple good luck on the night before their wedding. Attire: Festive & Colorful Indian or Western
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Wedding Ceremony
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
1551 Thoreau Drive North, Schaumburg, IL 60173
We'll start the morning with the Baraat, a joyous procession where Sameer and his family & friends will dance their way to Lorna's family & friends. Please meet outside the ballroom entrance at 9:30 AM. The Wedding Ceremony will start after the Baraat at 11 AM, filled with sacred Hindu rituals and blessings to unite the couple in love and commitment. Lunch will be served from 12-2 PM in Schaumburg East Ballroom. Attire: Formal Indian or Western
Wedding Reception
6:00 pm - 11:45 pm
1551 Thoreau Dr N, First Floor, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Join us in celebrating the newlyweds with a dazzling Wedding Reception, starting with Cocktail Hour and followed by a night of dinner, toasts & dancing. It'll be the perfect way to cap off the weekend as Lorna & Sameer start their new journey together with all of their loved ones. Attire: Black Tie No boxed gifts please.
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Farewell Brunch
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
1551 Thoreau Dr N, Upstairs, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Enjoy brunch at the hotel and say goodbye to the newlyweds before you head out on your journey home.