Schedule
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Maiyan Ceremony
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Youngsville, NC 27596
A Maiyan Ceremony [also referred to as Haldi, Batna or Vatna], is a traditional Punjabi ceremony that takes place a day(s) prior to a wedding. This ceremony consists of friends and family rubbing a yellow paste on the bride and groom; the traditional meaning of Maiyan is to cleanse the skin and create a glow! Traditionally this ceremony involves "cleaning" the bride and groom in preparation for their wedding day. WHAT TO WEAR: Women typically wear a saree, lehenga or Punjabi outfit while Men wear a kurtauu or a Punjabi outfit. However, business casual or semi-formal wedding attire is acceptable. There will be a few light bites in addition to cocktails.
Sangeet & Tea Ceremony
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Youngsville, NC 27596
The word sangeet is Sanskrit for "sung together." A sangeet ceremony is a traditional Punjabi and North Indian prewedding ceremony involving lots of festive dancing, celebratory songs, food, and drinks. We will be mixing this Punjabi ceremony with a Vietnamese theme by wearing traditional Vietnamese clothing and eating cultured foods. Men and Women traditionally wear an "Áo dài (ow- yai)" on formal occasions. Think of the 'ow!' you might say if you burn your finger, and 'yai' rhymes with pie. 'Áo' translates as shirt and 'dài' means "long'. WHAT TO WEAR: Punjabi outifts like sares, lehengas, kurtas, dresses, suits and Áo dài's are acceptable. Cocktail dresses or business attire is also acceptable. This event is formal, and you are welcome to wear attire that represents either culture! Please do not wear these solid colors RED, PINK, & WHITE
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Lavha
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
3214 Banner Street, Durham, NC 27704
This is a traditional Punjabi ceremony where the bride and groom sit on the floor next to each other in front of Guru Granth Sahib. The Ragis, or Sikh musicians, begin to recite and sing each verse of the laavan (marriage prayer), signifying the couple to walk around Guru Granth Sahib four times. These four rounds represent the following: First Laava- To Love Forever Second Laava- To Complete Each Other Third Laava- To be Faithful Fourth Laava- To be together in happiness & adversity Guests will be requested to take a customary seat on the ground, pillows and coverings will be provided. Head coverings will also be readily available for everyone as it is customary for both men and women to cover their head as a sign of respect. WHAT TO WEAR: (seating will be on the floor) Women: Punjabi lehengas, sares, business/formal attire Men: kurtas, business/formal attire Please do not wear these solid colors: PINK, WHITE, & GOLD
Social Hour
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Youngsville, NC 27596
Join us an hour before the main event for drinks and good conversations with our guests!
Reception
6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Youngsville, NC 27596
Please join us in celebrating and introducing the new Mr. & Mrs. Bhogal. We will have both cultures represented in this event so please feel free to wear either cultural outfits or any formal attire. As the doors open, please find a seat, there will be no traditional seating chart. We want to maximize opportunity for family and friends to mingle. We look forward to celebrating with you all and creating new memories! WHAT TO WEAR: men & women can both wear: Punjabi outfits, Vietnamese outfits, or any formal attire Please do not wear these solid colors: WHITE & PINK