The bride and the groom are made to sit in mats and tree trays are kept near them containing turmeric paste, sandalwood paste, kumkum (vermillion) and scented oils. Family members from both the bride and groom's side will smear the sandalwood paste over the hands of the bride and groom, apply the kumkum on the foreheads of the couple and apply turmeric paste on their feet, legs, hands and cheeks. After everyone is done, the elder ladies in the family show the Aarti around the couple.

Get ready for an exciting evening filled with fun games, great music and delicious Indian food!

There will be plenty of free parking at the venue. Please be mindful of not blocking in your neighbor. 

Theme: Party formal/ Semi-formal, Colorful Attire

Ladies: Dress, Salwar Suit, Saree, etc.
Gents: Slacks + Shirt, Kurta Pajama, etc.

Colorful summer attire is preferred. Also, the mehndi (henna) can stain, so we encourage wearing something with shorter sleeves.

Light refreshments and snacks will be available during the ceremony (from 9am to 11am). 

There will be plenty of free parking at the venue. Please be mindful of not blocking in your neighbor.

Bharaat: The groom arrives with his family and friends. They are welcomed by the bride's parents. 

Kashi Yatra: As per tradition, the groom plays the role of a young man who decides to leave for Kashi to pursue a life of pilgrimage and prayers. The bride's brother and father must then persuade the groom to return to the wedding.

Kanya Aagamanam: The bride enters with her family and friends. 

Ganesh Pooja: The priest performs the first prayer to Lord Ganesh.

Maalai Mathal: The bride and the groom exchange garlands three times.

Oonjal (swing): The bride and groom are made to sit on a beautifully decorated swing set. They are then rocked back and forth gently as the women in the family sing songs and feed them sweets to celebrate the occasion.

Kanyadhanam: The bride’s father places her right hand over the groom’s right hand, blessing the new union.

Mangalya Dharanam: The groom ties the sacred thread (thali) around the bride's neck at the auspicious time (muhurtham). 

Saptapadi: The newlyweds take seven steps around the holy fire (agni). After this ritual is complete the groom and bride are declared husband and wife both socially and religiously.  

Theme: Summer formal attire!

Ladies: Cocktail dress, gown, saree, salwar suit etc
Gents: Suits, slacks+ shirt, kurta pajama, etc.

Please avoid the following two colors:

--Red: as it is reserved for the Bride

--Black: as it is considered bad luck 

Note: Due to the outdoor nature of our events, please remember to bring your sunscreen and sunglasses!

Lunch will be ready around 12:30pm. 

Lunch will be served around 12:30pm.

The wedding party will change and join the reception around 1:30pm. 

Tune in at 9AM PST (9:30PM IST) on August 14th to watch the live stream of the wedding ceremony.  

Tune in at 2:30PM PST on August 14th (3AM IST on Aug 15th) to watch the live stream of the reception.