Check-in time will be in the afternoon (exact time TBD) along with a welcome luncheon. Mehendi artists will be available for guests who wish to partake.

This kick off event is to officially welcome everyone to our wedding festivities! This event will include Mehendi, a vibrant celebration where intricate henna designs adorn guest’s hands and feet, symbolizing love and prosperity. It’s a time filled with music, laughter, and joy, where friends and family come together to start the wedding festivities with a colorful burst of tradition.

This event begins with a prayer, or Puja, to Lord Ganesha, asking for blessings and to clear any unforeseen obstacles. This event will occur simultaneously at the bride and the groom’s side. Mandap muhurat is conducted to seek blessings from Mother Earth to set up the mandap (altar). Traditionally during this ritual, Manek Stambh (Decorative wooden Stick) is dug in soil with one of the pillars of Mandap. In modern times, a Manek stambh is placed in a decorative pot with soil and ritual is carried out.

This ceremony brings "planetary peace" to the couple, where "Graha" refers to planets and "Shanti" means peace; seek blessings from the nine planets to ensure a harmonious and obstacle-free married life for the couple.

This ceremony is all about bringing prosperity to the families and letting go of past family burdens before God. Women of the family balance earthen pots on their heads and pace towards the grah shanti mandap.

This event marks the purification and enhancement portion of the pre-ceremony rituals to enhance their beauty before the wedding day. A paste made from turmeric, sandalwood, and rosewater are applied to the bride and groom.

Note: We will also be having a flower and water holi ceremony near the pool, so please bring an outfit that you do not mind getting dirty if you would like to take part!

Most commonly described as a “pre-wedding reception.” The Sangeet in a Gujarati wedding consists of choreographed dances, speeches, and synchronized dancing called Garba.

Note: We will be having zoom classes available for anyone who would like to join prior to the wedding for anyone who would like to learn some of the steps prior (but don’t worry, it is pretty easy to pick up)!

A concession of the groom along with his friends and family to to signify his journey to unite with his bride and bring their families together.

This playful tradition occurs when the groom arrives with his Baraat to the venue, where he is welcomed with love. The bride’s mother then performs aarti and applies tikka on his forehead for blessings. As for the fun part, the groom’s mother in law tries to grab his nose while he tries to avoid it. It’s a playful ritual to remind the groom that she is giving away her daughter to him and he should be humble and grateful.

In Antarpaat, the bride is escorted to the Mandap. This ceremony is a special moment where the bride is escorted to the Mandap. This will be the first glimpse when the bride and groom officially see each other. An opaque cloth separates them both while sacred mantras are chanted. Later, as this ritual progresses, the opaque cloth is gently lowered, marking the beginning of their union in marriage.

The wedding ceremony now officially begins with the Jaimala ritual where the bride and groom exchange garlands. Initially, the groom stands on a raised platform for the first exchange or his friends carry him, mischievously making it difficult for the bride to put a garland on him. Then he steps down to stand on equal footing signifying equality.

A special tradition in which the bride’s family officially entrusts her hand into the hands of her husband. It’s a sweet moment of trust and responsibility.

One of many Gujarati wedding customs and traditions involving the groom. His feet are washed with water and milk by a member of the bride’s family and then he’s offered a special drink by the bride’s sisters made up of milk, honey, ghee, sugar and yogurt.

Joota Chupai is a playful ritual that is eagerly awaited by the bride's family and friends. Using unique tricks, they playfully steal the groom’s shoes and hide them while the groom isn’t looking. The added twist is that they demand ransom for returning the shoes. Far warning, that this game tends to get competitive, so choose your side wisely!

After the Kanyadaan, a priest ties the bride’s pallu to the groom’s shawl, marking their union. They hold hands, mantras are chanted and their families shower them with petals and rice grains. The couple takes four rounds (Pheras) around a sacred fire, each representing duty, prosperity, desires, and liberation. This is followed by the Saptapadi, where they take 7 steps together, taking vows. Finally, they take blessings from their elders.

While this may signify the end of a weekend full of festivities, the party is far from over. Help us with this final celebration of the newlyweds' union and the beginning of their shared journey.

Join us for a farewell breakfast to conclude the wedding weekend.