12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
6:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Mehendi is a vibrant pre-wedding celebration where henna is applied to the bride and her loved ones' hands and feet. It's a joyful event filled with music, dance, and laughter, symbolizing beauty, love, and good fortune. The darker the henna, the stronger the bond between the bride and groom. It's a fun tradition that marks the start of the wedding festivities.
Women can wear colorful sarees, lehengas, salwar kameez, or dresses in bright shades. If you prefer Western clothing, feel free to wear a colorful dress or a chic, elegant outfit. Men can wear kurtas, sherwanis, or even casual yet traditional outfits like a kurta-pajama set, dhoti, or jodhpuri suits in light or vibrant colors. If you'd like to wear Western attire, a smart shirt or casual suit in bright colors would also be appropriate.
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Haldi is a joyful pre-wedding ritual in Indian weddings, where turmeric paste is applied to the bride and groom by their family and friends. This ceremony is believed to bring good luck, purify the couple, and enhance their beauty. The bright yellow color of the turmeric symbolizes prosperity and happiness.
For the Haldi ceremony, we recommend that guests wear comfortable, casual clothes in bright, cheerful colors, preferably yellow, as it’s the traditional color associated with the event. Since Haldi can get messy with turmeric paste, we suggest wearing outfits you don’t mind potentially staining or can easily be cleaned. Feel free to wear something you already own in vibrant shades like yellow, orange, or gold, and keep it simple and relaxed.
4:00 pm - 11:30 pm
The Pheras are a key ritual in a traditional Indian wedding, where the bride and groom circle the sacred fire seven times, each round representing a vow they make to each other. These vows symbolize their commitment to love, loyalty, health, and prosperity. The Pheras mark the official union of the couple and are often the most emotional and spiritual part of the ceremony.
Women are welcome to wear traditional outfits like sarees, lehengas, or anarkali suits in rich, vibrant colors, while men can choose ethnic wear such as kurtas, sherwanis, or bandh galas. However, if you prefer to wear Western attire, that’s perfectly fine too—just choose something formal and appropriate for the occasion, like a smart dress or suit.