Radhika & Swadeep
Schedule
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Mehndi (Henna Night)
6:00 pm
64 Grant St, Haworth, NJ
The attire is bright colors (colorful, bright Indian or Indo-western clothing)
Mehendi night is a pre-wedding ritual, during which the bride’s hands and feet are adorned with a decorative design created from henna. Mehendi symbolizes the strength of the union between the soon-to-be-married couple, and it is believed that the deeper the color of a bride’s mehndi, the happier and more prosperous her marriage will be. The Mehendi night is similar to a bridal shower, and immediate family members and bridesmaids celebrate the bride-to-be and also have their hands decorated with henna.
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Baraat
9:15 am
26 Paris Ave, Rockleigh, NJ 07647
Attire: Please wear fun, bright colors and Indian attire (sarees, kurtas, or Indo-Western attire or formal attire (dresses, suits).
The groom climbs atop a horse and rides to the wedding venue, led by a procession of his family and friends. The bride’s family joins in the music and dancing to celebrate his arrival.
Wedding Ceremony
10:00 am
26 Paris Ave, Rockleigh, NJ 07647
Attire:Please refrain from wearing blush/light pink, as this is reserved for the bride. Please wear fun, bright colors and Indian attire (sarees, kurtas, or Indo-Western attire or formal attire (dresses, suits).
The wedding ceremony rituals take place under the mandap, a canopy supported on four pillars. The couple commits to each other by taking seven vows, each represented by walking around the sacred fire, and the friends and family blessing the newly wedded couple: First Step: To walk together for the sake of nourishment. Second Step: To walk together for physical and mental strength, and to lead a healthy and peaceful life. Third Step: To walk together for wealth and prosperity. Fourth Step: To walk together in life to acquire knowledge, happiness, and harmony by mutual love and respect. Fifth Step: To walk together to provide and care for our children. Sixth Step: To walk together to respect and protect each others' integrity and honor, and to fulfill our social obligations. Seventh Step: To walk together in everlasting friendship and love. Lunch to follow.
Cocktail Hour and Reception
6:00 pm
26 Paris Ave, Rockleigh, NJ 07647
Indian attire (Indian or Indo-Western!) or formal attire (cocktail dresses, gowns, suits).
Celebrating the newly wedded couple. Cocktail hour will be followed by dinner and dancing the night away!