Schedule
Monday, June 3, 2024
Mehndi Welcome Party on the Beach
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Attire: Colorful, Vibrant, and Comfortable!
Step into the vibrant world of Avery and Harsh as they celebrate their Mehndi Ceremony, a fusion of ancient traditions and modern love. Immerse yourself in the rhythmic beats, colorful decor, and intricate henna designs that symbolize the deep bond shared by the couple.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Mandap Muharat
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Attire: Indian or Formal
The mandap muhurat is a ceremony that bears a deep religious significance because our parents respectively seek the blessings of Mother Earth and ask permission to commence the wedding. The ceremony entails digging of the soil to set erect the mandva, a platform covered with a canopy set-up for the wedding rites .
Pithi
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Attire: Indian or Formal
The Pithi ceremony is a cherished pre-wedding tradition in Indian weddings, where family and friends come together to celebrate and bless the couple with a turmeric paste. This vibrant and joyful ritual involves applying the Pithi, a mixture of turmeric, chickpea flour, rosewater, and other auspicious ingredients, on the bride and groom's skin to enhance their glow and bestow blessings for a prosperous future. As laughter, music, and the fragrant aroma of the Pithi fill the air, the ceremony becomes a heartwarming expression of love and well-wishing for the couple's journey ahead.
Graha Shanti
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Attire: Indian or Formal
The Graha Shanti ceremony is a sacred and ritualistic practice in Hindu weddings that seeks to invoke the blessings of celestial bodies for the couple's harmonious married life. Conducted by a priest, this ceremony involves the recitation of Vedic hymns and the performance of specific rituals to appease the planetary influences on the bride and groom's astrological charts. By seeking the divine alignment of the planets, the Graha Shanti ceremony aims to ensure peace, prosperity, and bliss in the couple's marital journey.
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Wedding Ceremony
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Attire: Indian or Formal
Step into the heart of our celebration—the main Hindu wedding ceremony, a sacred union of tradition and love. Guided by the priest's chants, we'll exchange vows, participate in the sacred fire ritual, and take steps around the holy fire, symbolizing our commitment to each other. Join us in this profound moment, surrounded by the blessings of family and friends, as we embark on our journey into marital bliss.
Reception
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Attire: Indian or Formal
Join us in a vibrant fusion of tradition and modern revelry as we mark the beginning of our shared life. With lively music, delectable cuisine, and the warmth of our loved ones, this reception promises to be a night of unforgettable moments, creating memories that will last a lifetime.