Schedule

Maticoor and Mehndi Party

4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Guests are invited to wear knee length to long dresses, dressy jumpsuits or sets, dress shirts, fusion sets, or Indian attire in bright, colorful hues. Yellow & orange are the most traditional colors, but pinks, lime, and other bright, vivid colors are also welcome.

The Maticoor, also known as Dig-Dutty, is one of the most important pre-ceremony rituals & holds a special significance in Guyanese culture, which is to seek blessings for the wedding, marriage, protection & happiness. This Puja (meaning ritual or prayer) involves several main parts that we'll highlight: digging the earth for soil that will be used during our wedding ceremony, planting bamboo that will also be in our wedding, a prayer to the gods & goddesses to remove all obstacles & bless the upcoming processions, tying a protective string around the bride & groom to ward off evil & last but certainly not least, rubbing a turmeric-based dye on the bride & groom to purify their bodies & minds. We'll also be combining the Maticoor ceremony with the Mehndi (henna) party. Guests are welcomed & encouraged to have a henna design done by one of the artists to help share in this joyful occasion! We'll also have live drumming, food & drinks!

Wedding Day!

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Summer Formal, such as midi to long dresses and suits, or Indian attire welcomed, finding a harmony between formal elegance and comfort (something that you can sit comfortably in). We kindly ask that guests avoid wearing red.

The Vedic ceremony is rooted in tradition dating back thousands of years. Each ritual has deep philosophical & practical significance guiding the couple's daily life, family life & social responsibility. This is not only the joining of Audrey & Danny, but also their families. The foundation rests on 3 principles: 1) Dharma: ethical & virtuous living 2) Artha: acquiring & managing resources for their sustenance & a comfortable life 3) Kama: fulfillment of aspirations, desires & ambition, while keeping these in balance If this is your first Hindu wedding, then please be aware that this ceremony is much longer than western wedding ceremonies. That being said, it's normal & understood that you may need to step away to take a break, stretch your legs, get food or drinks (no alcohol whiles at the Mandir), or take your little ones to play with the activities we'll provide. We promise that no one will side eye you! Please arrive on time for a fun & festive arrival of the bride & groom. After the ceremony, we’ll share a meal together.