Schedule
Friday, March 22, 2024
Mehendi/Henna Ceremony - Outdoor Venue
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
28 Parade Road, New Delhi, DL 110010, India
Garden Attire: Wear sundresses, floral prints, suits in lighter hues, and sunglasses.
In the Hindu tradition, mehendi is part of the Solah Shringar, or sixteen bridal adornments, which is a ritual for the beautification of the bride from head to toe at the time of their wedding.
Lunch - Outdoor Venue
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
28 Parade Road, New Delhi, DL 110010, India
Sangeet/Cocktail & Dinner - Outdoor Venue
5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
28 Parade Road, New Delhi, DL 110010, India
Wear colorful and sparkly sarees, lehengas, Indo-Western fusion outfits or formal cocktail dresses, suits without neckties or bowties.
The word Sangeet translates to ‘sung together’ from Sanskrit. ‘Gaun’, another word used to describe the event, means ‘songs’ or ‘to sing’ in Hindi. This celebration includes dances performed by relatives and friends of the Bride and Groom, and an open dance floor to commemorate the festivities for the following days.
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Haldi Ceremony - Outdoor Venue
9:30 am - 10:30 am
28 Parade Road, New Delhi, DL 110010, India
Garden Attire: Wear sundresses, floral prints, suits in lighter hues, and fun hats and fascinators.
Turmeric, referred to as Haldi in Hindi, is a common flavor in Indian cooking and also a significant ingredient in the pre-wedding Hindu event known as the Haldi. Haldi is essentially a cleansing procedure for the bride and groom to be. It’s beautiful mustard yellow hue is auspicious in Indian tradition representing a life of prosperity for the couple about to begin their new life together. Members of the family and friends take turns placing a small amount of Haldi on the Bride and Groom offering their blessings while also cleansing the couple simultaneously.
Holi - Festival of Colors - Outdoor Venue
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
28 Parade Road, New Delhi, DL 110010, India
Casual Attire: Anything goes, from sundresses and sandals to jeans and tees, preferably white and those that you don't mind getting colors on.
Holi is a popular and significant Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love, and Spring. It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the deities Radha and Krishna. Additionally, the day signifies the triumph of good over evil, as it commemorates the victory of Vishnu as Narasimha over Hiranyakashipu. Colors will be provided. Please feel free to bring your own pichkaries, water blasters etc. If you are not up for playing holi and getting some colors on yours clothes, please stay around after Haldi for some fun and food.
Lunch - Outdoor Venue
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
28 Parade Road, New Delhi, DL 110010, India
Wedding & Dinner - Outdoor Venue
6:00 pm - 10:30 pm
28 Parade Road, New Delhi, DL 110010, India
The Saptapadi (Sanskrit "seven steps"/"seven feet"; sometimes called Saat Phere: "seven rounds") is the most important ritual of Vedic Hindu weddings, and represents the legal element of the Hindu marriage ceremony. The couple conduct seven circuits of the Holy Fire (Agni), which is considered a witness to the vows they make to each other.