10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sundresses or Indian attire (Sherwani, Sari, or Lehenga). We would love our guests to be in shades of yellow, green, orange, white or pink.
The Haldi ceremony serves as one of the pre-wedding rituals. A tumeric paste is applied to the bride and groom by friends and family. It is believed to cleanse and purify the couple before their wedding.
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Cocktail or Indian attire (Sherwani, Sari, or Lehenga)
Please join us for an evening of music, mehndi, and light refreshments.
4:00 pm
Black-tie optional or Indian attire (Sherwani, Sari, or Lehenga)
A Baraat is the groom’s procession into the wedding ceremony. This is a Hindu tradition where everyone celebrates and dances in excitement for the next part of the groom’s life. Please note that this ceremony begins at 4:00 PM without delay, so please plan your arrival at Castle Hill Cider before 4:00 PM. Bus transportation will be leaving their hotel block at 2:45 PM.
5:00 pm
Black-tie optional or Indian attire (Sherwani, Sari, or Lehenga)
We will have a traditional Hindu ceremony. Traditionally, a Hindu wedding ceremony can last hours, but we've condensed it to one hour of some of the most meaningful traditions. We will be providing a detailed program when you arrive that will help you follow along! Reception to follow. Rotating shuttle services from Castle Hill to the hotel will be from 8-11 PM.
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Come say farewell and join us for Sunday polo at our favorite winery in Crozet.