The sangeet is the evening of the second night and will be held at the Portofino Roof.

The sangeet is a pre-wedding party that brings all guests together to celebrate the wedding couple. It is a festive event featuring choreographed dances, songs, and speeches prepared by guests and family members. Performances are often done in groups, so you do not have to perform alone if you do not want to. During this event, guests can expect to enjoy food, entertainment, and dancing the night away.

We invite our guests to take part in this vibrant celebration. Performances can include traditional Indian or Western music and dance styles, or a hybrid of both. Performances and speeches can be as brief or long as you want (within reason).

If you are interested in doing a speech and/or performance, please let us know. If you would prefer to do it with a group or need help planning, we are happy to help connect guests that are interested.

The mehndi party is an ebullient pre-wedding fête that centers around the application of mehndi (also known as henna).  Traditionally, the bride has her hands and feet decorated with intricate designs whereas guests typically have smaller designs applied to their hands. The henna is rubbed off after it dries to reveal a temporary stain of the skin that lasts for several days to weeks. 

For our event, we will have 2 henna artists for 2 hours for guests. Guest designs usually take about 5-7 minutes to complete.

Henna can stain clothing while it dries, so make sure to be mindful of the sleeve length so that it will not disturb the art while it dries.

This is the event to have the most fun with dressing up. It is meant to be flashy and performative. Choose outfits that feature some glitz and glam- beading, sequins, sparkles, bright colors, metallics, and jewel tones.

Outfits: Lehengas, sharara and gharara suits, palazzo pants with coordinating top or choli, pant saree, anarkali dresses, and jumpsuits are great options. This is a good time to bust out your NYE sparkles if you would like to wear something that is already in your closet.

Shoes: Choose shoes that are easy to walk and dance in. Avoid stiletto heels as it can be hard to walk around the resort, and these can easily get caught on longer full skirts such as the lehenga. Shoes with block heels, wedges, and sandals are all good options.

Accessories: Statement necklaces and rings are perfect for bringing additional bling to your outfit. Be mindful of heavy earrings that may pull during dancing.

This is your time to show off and show out. Kurtas with or without a nehru jacket in jewel tones or dramatic dark colors would capture the festive mood. Choose clothes with metallic embellishments, sequins, and beading to elevate the style. Accessorize with dupattas and pocket squares. Western suits in darker colors, brocade fabrics, or trousers with a button-down in a bold print would also make a statement. Pair with comfortable shoes to dance the night away in.

For more information about desi wedding wear and event-specific dress guidelines, please see the White Girl's Guide to Desi Wedding Wear. It includes dress recommendations for Indian, western, and Indo-western styles in the Dressing for Our Wedding section.

The baraat is a joyous procession in Indian weddings during which the groom travels to the wedding venue accompanied by friends and family. The procession is characterized by high-energy music where guests dance and celebrate, building anticipation for the ceremony. 

The meeting place and time is TBD. 

The ceremony will take place at the beach gazebo. 

The suggested dress is beach semi-formal. Since this takes place at the hottest time of day, light and breathable fabrics are essential.  Wear comfortable shoes for dancing in the baraat procession. Guests will be able to take shoes off before walking up to the beach, but you are not required to remove your shoes. If you are keeping your shoes on, make sure you can walk in sand easily.

Outfits: Anarkali and kurta with loose pants (e.g. sharara, palazzo, or salwar) are a comfortable yet stylish option. Lehengas and saree are a classic choice. For Western style, consider long dresses, jumpsuits, and tops with maxi skirts. Pastels are a common color for wedding day celebrations. Neutrals or vibrant colors are appropriate too. Floral prints, fringe, and crochet are all great vibes for the beach ceremony.

Shoes: Block heels, wedges, and sandals

Accessories: Statement earrings and necklaces, bangles, payal

Suit jackets and ties are not required. Short sleeve and long sleeve collared shirts with slacks or trousers are appropriate. Linen pants are a comfortable and stylish option. Kurtas are a great Indian-wear option because they often are made from lighter fabrics and can be paired with comfortable and breezy pants. They are the perfect choice for the baraat and ceremony and transition well to the reception.

For more information about Desi wedding wear and event-specific dress guidelines, please see the White Girl's Guide to Desi Wedding Wear. It includes dress recommendations for Indian, western, and Indo-western styles in the Dressing for Our Wedding section.

The reception will take place the evening of the ceremony in the Contoy Plaza. 

An outfit change for the reception is not expected, but the bride and groom will be donning their party clothes in preparation of dancing the night away. You have the option to wear something more casual (and breezy) for the ceremony and change into something more festive for the evening. Suggested dress code is festive beach semi-formal. 

Outfits: Bring the party vibes. Sequins and metallics- go for it. Boho beach vibes- love it. Florals or fun prints- perfect. Lehengas, flowy pant suits (e.g. gharara, sharara, palazzo), jumpsuits, dresses (e.g. mini, midi, maxi), dress rompers, Indo-western are all great options.

Shoes: The venue has cobbled stones and may be incompatible with certain heels. Block heels, wedges, and sandals are all good options. 

Accessories: Statement earrings and necklaces, bangles, payal, hair jewelry

Leave the jackets and ties behind. Change into a short sleeve stylish button down and pair with breezy pants. If you went with a kurta for the daytime events, feel free to wear it to the reception- just make sure your shoes are dance-floor compatible. If you haven’t tried a desi style yet, kurtas are the perfect vibe for the reception party.

For more information about desi wedding wear and event-specific dress guidelines, please see the White Girl's Guide to Desi Wedding Wear. It includes dress recommendations for Indian, western, and Indo-western styles in the Dressing for Our Wedding section.

We have chartered a catamaran for a special boat excursion on December 14 as a heartfelt thank you for celebrating with us in Mexico. We hope you will join us for an unforgettable afternoon of relaxation, scenic views, and good vibes. Details will be shared at a later time.

-Private roundtrip transportation from Secrets Playa Blanca and the marina
-Open bar (beer, tequila, vodka, rum, whiskey, flavored sodas, orange juice, water)
-Light snacks (guacamole, salsa, tortilla chips, Mexican canapes)
-Snorkel stop and snorkeling equipment (weather-permitting)
-Swim at Playa Norte

09:30am: Pick up at Secrets Playa Blanca
10:00am: Catamaran sails
2:00pm: Arrive back to the Marina
2:10pm: Transportation back to Secrets Playa Blanca
2:30pm: Drop off at the hotel

Swimwear, towel, change of dry clothes, hat, sunglasses, reef-safe sunscreen, cash for tipping the crew, anti-nausea medicine if you get sea sick, marina park fee ($20 per person)