Schedule

Hindu Wedding Ceremony

9:00 am - 11:30 am

Welcome to our Hindu wedding ceremony! We are honored to share this beautiful, ancient tradition with you. Centered around the sacred fire, the ceremony is filled with vibrant and meaningful rituals that symbolize the joining of our two families and the beginning of our life together. The Muhurtham is the time of highest significance in the Hindu faith - the exact, astrologically calculated minute, which will take place at exactly 10:01 AM. If you are wondering why it is exactly 10:01 - every minute carries its own astrological significance, and numbers ending in "1" are considered incredibly lucky, symbolizing an unbreakable new beginning. It's from this moment that the union gets solemnized through rituals such as making a lifelong promise to support one another (Jeelakaram Bellam), the tying of the sacred thread (Mangalasutra Dharana), shower of blessings (Talabralu), and the seven steps around the fire (Saptapadi).

Intermission

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Here there will be a quick 30-minute break! While the bride and groom get ready for the Zoroastrian ceremony, we warmly invite you to step out and enjoy some appetizers and refreshments. Please be sure to return to your seats in 30 minutes, as our next ceremony will begin promptly.

Zoroastrian Wedding Ceremony

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

We are honored to have you witness our Zoroastrian wedding. Dating back over 3,000 years to ancient Persia, our faith is guided by a simple philosophy: Good Thoughts, Good Words, and Good Deeds. At the heart of our tradition is the celebration of light and truth. Today, you will notice a sacred fire present throughout our ceremony. In Zoroastrianism, fire represents divine light and purity. It acts as a spiritual witness, ensuring the vows we make to one another are rooted in absolute truth. As priests chant ancient prayers to bless our journey, we will share in cherished rituals. You will see us encircled by a sacred thread, symbolizing our unbreakable bond, and showering each other with rice to invite abundance and joy.

Luncheon

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Following the ceremony, we'd love for you to stay and celebrate with us at our luncheon reception! We’ll be serving a wonderful mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. So we can make sure everyone is taken care of, please let us know if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.