Schedule

Sangeet and Mehndi

6:00 pm

Event Attire: Traditional Indian, Semi-Formal American. Suggestions include brightly colored traditional Indian clothing such as a saree or lehenga for women, and a kurta or sherwani for men. Feel free to wear American semi-formal attire as well with some color!

(Private event, please refer to your RSVP) About the Event: The Sangeet and Mehndi event is a pre-wedding celebration that combines music, dance, and henna art. The Sangeet is a musical celebration where family and friends come together to dance in anticipation of the upcoming nuptials. The Mehndi ceremony is a traditional henna tattooing event where guests can have intricate designs applied to their hands. Both events are filled with joy, laughter, and a festive atmosphere as loved ones come together to celebrate the union of the couple. Come join us for some dancing, henna, food, and fun!

Ceremony

10:30 am

Event Attire: Traditional Indian, Semi-Formal American. If you would like to wear traditional attire suggestions for men include a dhoti-kurta or a Indian sherwani. Women can choose to wear a saree or lehenga. Otherwise, it is appropriate for men to wear a suit, and for women to wear a dress or semi-formal attire.

(Private event, please refer to your RSVP) An Indian wedding is a celebration that brings together family and friends to mark the union of a couple. It typically includes traditional rituals such as the Baraat, where the groom and his family arrive at the venue in a grand procession, the Jaimala ceremony where the bride and groom exchange flower garlands. The main ceremony is called the Sagai or Sagun ceremony, where the couple exchanges rings, and the father of the bride gives his daughter's hand in marriage to the groom. After the Sagai, the couple takes blessings from the priest and the family members, this ritual is known as the Kanyadaan. The ceremony concludes with the Sindoor and Mangalsutra ceremony, where the groom applies Sindoor (vermilion powder) on the bride's forehead and ties a sacred thread known as the Mangalsutra around her neck. There will be a full lunch served after the ceremony.