Schedule
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Welcome Cocktail Party
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Beach Attire: This event will take place on the beach so please dress comfortably. Men: Wear linen pants or shorts with short-sleeved button downs and sandals (you will be walking on sand). Women: Wear maxi dress, shorts, or sari with sandals/flip flops.
Welcome to our Tiki Theme night! Hors d'oeuvres and cocktails will be served with the view of the beautiful sunset.
Friday, November 17, 2023
Pithi Ceremony
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Any Indian or casual American attire in shades of white, orange or yellow. Women: floor length dress, gown, lehenga or a saree. Men: Kurta Pajama or shirt/shorts.
The Pithi ceremony is one of the pre-wedding ceremonies in India. Turmeric, oil and water are applied to both the bride and groom the day before a wedding. This blesses the couple and makes their skin glow to get them ready for the big day! Be prepared for a morning of fun, color and celebration!
Mehndi/Sangeet Night
6:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Formal American or Indian attire. Women: Colorful dress, gown, lehenga or a saree. Men: Blazer (optional), button down shirt/pants or Kurta Pajama.
This is the favorite part of the wedding week! Sangeet is a huge party with music and dance! Mehndi (henna) intricate designs will be provided by Mehndi artists to our guests. Indian cuisine will be served.
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Baraat
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Formal American or Indian attire. Women: Floor length dress, gown, lehenga or a saree. Men: Suit or Sherwani/Kurta and pants.
Join the groom in a celebratory pre-wedding procession involving music and dancing leading to the wedding ceremony that will follow.
Wedding Ceremony
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Formal American or Indian attire. Women: Floor length dress, gown, lehenga or a saree. Men: Suit or Sherwani/Kurta and pants.
Today is the day! Join us witnessing the bride and groom take their vows in a Hindu wedding ceremony. Vegetarian Indian cuisine will be provided after the ceremony from 1:00pm-3:00pm at the Sunset Strip restaurant.
Reception
7:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Formal American or Indian attire. Women: Colorful dress, gown, lehenga or a saree. Men: Suit or Sherwani/Kurta and pants.
Time to celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Menon! Get ready for dinner, drinks and dancing. Indian cuisine will be served.