Schedule

Hindu Wedding Ceremony

9:30 am

Formal Indian or Western Cocktail Attire

Baraat - 9:30 am Hindu Wedding Ceremony - 10:30 am The groom arrives at the wedding ceremony with his Baraat (groom’s procession) of family and friends. Many grooms choose to arrive on horseback or in a horse and carriage. The Baraat gathers together and everyone dances in celebration. Traditionally, the groom did not marry someone from their own town so the Baraat signified the groom entering the bride’s hometown. After the Baraat, the bride’s mother will meet the groom and welcome the groom into the family. After the groom is seated on the Mandap (Hindu wedding altar), the bride will be accompanied by her father onto the Mandap. There will be a series of Hindu rituals performed to unite the bride and groom in marriage. Lunch will be provided after the Hindu Wedding Ceremony.