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Shaheer Riffat

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Lauren Freebern

Shaheer Riffat

and

Lauren Freebern

October 2, 2026

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Schedule

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Sangeet and Mehndi: A Celebration of Color, Music & Joy

6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Before the wedding day arrives, we gather for one of the most vibrant and joyful celebrations of the entire wedding - the Sangeet & Mehndi. This beautiful tradition comes from centuries-old cultural customs and is not tied to any particular religion. Instead, it is simply a heartfelt celebration where family & friends from both sides come together to bless, laugh, dance, and celebrate the couple.

The décor is inspired by shades of yellow and green, symbolizing happiness, new beginnings, and the blossoming of a new life together. Guests will see women dressed in traditional outfits adorned with beautiful jewelry and colorful bangles. Music and dance are at the heart of this event. Expect upbeat songs, laughter, and spontaneous dancing as everyone joins in the fun. It’s often the moment when both families truly begin to feel like one big joyful team. A special part of the evening is the Mehndi & Ubtan blessing ritual. The bride & groom are seated together; guests are invited to come forward one by one to gently apply a small touch of henna or ubtan (a traditional herbal paste) as a symbolic blessing and may also offer them a sweet treat, known as mithai, wishing the couple a life filled with sweetness and happiness. The Sangeet & Mehndi is a night of music, dancing, laughter, delicious food, and a celebration of love, community, and the beautiful blending of two families.

Friday, October 2, 2026

Nikah and Reception

3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The nikah is a ceremony is to unite a couple in marriage by professing and signing an agreement between the couple. This will be followed by a reception filled with love, dancing, great food and company.

Travel

Here are a few recommendations near our venue. There are also multiple Airbnbs near by in the New Hartford area.

Hotel

Residence Inn by Marriott

55 Simsbury Road, Avon, CT 06001
 8606781666

Hotel

Avon Old Farms Hotel

279 Avon Mountain Road, Avon, CT 06001
 866771651

Hotel

The Simsbury Inn

397 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070
 8606515700

Hotel

Homewood Suites by Hilton Hartford-Farmington

2 Farm Glen Boulevard, Farmington, CT 06032
 860321000

FAQs

Question

Where are the events going to be and what do I wear?

Answer

Both the Sangeet &Mehndi on Wednesday and the Nikah &Reception on Friday evenings will be outdoors on grass. We recommend semi-formal and Pakistani/Indian attire.

Question

Where can I buy Pakistani/Indian style clothes?

Answer

Khaadi: https://us.khaadi.com FabIndia: https://www.fabindia.com Fatima Kahn: https://www.fatimakhanofficial.com Junaid Jamshed: https://us.junaidjamshed.com

Question

How soon should I order my Pakistani/Indian attire?

Answer

Both Khaadi and FabIndia can take between 5-12 days for delivery. Fatima Kahn can take between 2-3 weeks for delivery and Junaid Jamshed takes around 5-7 business days to be delivered.

Things To Do

We are so excited to share a few of our favorite places and things to do.
Barkhamstead Reservoir

Barkhamstead Reservoir

Granby, CT

Beautiful scenery and there is a great cafe and coffee shop nearby.

Hubbard Park

Hubbard Park

999 West Main Street, Meriden, CT 06451

Hubbard Park is a beautiful place to take in the scenes in the fall. There is a castle at the top of the hill you can drive or walk to. We also love to get cupcakes from Mr. D's and maybe some pizza and sit and enjoy the view and company. We go here every fall and as much as we can throughout the year.

West Haven Beach

West Haven Beach

West Haven, CT 06516

We love walking West Haven beach with each other and our dog, Sheru

Lighthouse Point Park

Lighthouse Point Park

2 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT 06512

Great view of the Sound and to relax and have a picnic.

Sitar

Sitar

45 Grove Street, New Haven, CT 06511

This is our favorite restaurant in the area. You will get to taste and experience why we love it at our wedding!

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