We're Getting Married!
Schedule
Friday, August 1, 2025
Sangeet/Mehendi
6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
2940 Kuehner Dr, Santa Susana, CA 93063
Attire: Colorful Indo-Western, Cocktail
Arrive dressed to dazzle, ready for an evening of fun, rhythm, and celebration as we officially kick off our wedding weekend! This first pre-wedding celebration brings together the joy of tradition with the energy of a full-blown party. Enjoy the artistry of mehendi (henna) being applied in intricate designs and scintillating dance performances by friends and families. Dinner to follow.
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Haldi
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
2940 Kuehner Dr, Santa Susana, CA 93063
Attire: Elevated Resort Wear in Shades of Pink
Get ready to glow in color, dance, make a splash, and embrace the festive spirit of our Haldi ceremony! This pre-wedding ritual symbolizes purity, prosperity, and new beginnings. It's a cherished tradition filled with laughter, music, and sunny vibes as guests come together to apply haldi (turmeric and flower mixture) to the bride and groom, showering them with love and luck. Lunch to follow.
Telugu Wedding
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
2940 Kuehner Dr, Santa Susana, CA 93063
Attire: South Indian Traditional or Western Formal in Jewel Tones & Metallics
Join us for a beautiful evening as we tie the knot in a traditional Telugu pelli (wedding ceremony) seeking heavenly grace and your blessings! Rooted in rich tradition and accompanied by ancient Vedic mantras (chants), this ceremony is a series of sacred rituals that unites the bride and groom for eternity. The melodious mangalavadyaalu (classical South Indian musical instruments) set the tone for this memorable occasion. Vindhu bhojanam (traditional wedding feast) to follow.
Ooregimpu
Sat, Aug 2, 2025, 11:00 pm - Sun, Aug 3, 2025, 12:00 am
2940 Kuehner Dr, Santa Susana, CA 93063
Gather at the entrance of Lake Lawn/outside Peppertree Lawn for a classic Telugu post-wedding tradition that symbolizes the newlyweds' journey together through life. The celebratory parade involves dancing to the dhol, playful parlay, and welcoming the newlyweds "home".
Sunday, August 3, 2025
Baraat & Milni
9:00 am - 9:45 am
2940 Kuehner Dr, Santa Susana, CA 93063
This upbeat procession, with lots of dancing and live music, marks the groom's arrival at the beginning of the wedding ceremony. The baraatis (groom’s family and friends) are welcomed at the venue entrance by the bride’s family and friends in a ritual known as milni.
Anand Karaj
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
2940 Kuehner Dr, Santa Susana, CA 93063
North Indian Traditional or Western Formal In Pastels
Witness our Anand Karaj (blissful union), the traditional Sikh wedding ceremony. The bride and groom make four circumambulations of the Guru Granth Sahib (holy scripture) and Laavan (hymns) are sung. With each step they take together, the couple affirms their spiritual and emotional bond, emphasizing love, equality and commitment. Brunch to follow.
Cocktail Hour
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
2940 Santa Susana Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93062
Indian Glam or Western Formal
Let the celebrations continue with an elegant evening filled with good vibes, great conversations, and plenty of cheers!
Reception
Sun, Aug 3, 2025, 7:00 pm - Mon, Aug 4, 2025, 1:00 am
2940 Santa Susana Drive, Simi Valley, CA 93062
Indian Glam or Western Formal
Lights, camera, dazzle! Join us for the grand finale - a night filled with heartfelt toasts, fabulous food and drinks, and a DJ that won’t let you quit the dance floor! Dinner to follow.
