Mehndi Night

Thu
Jul 7
2022
5:00 pm TO 10:00 pm
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ISSO Temple Banquet Hall
1705 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01851

The Wedding Ceremony

Sat
Jul 9
2022
10:00 am TO 1:00 pm
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Sheraton Hotel
100 Cabot Street
Needham, MA 02494

The Cocktail Party and Reception

Sat
Jul 9
2022
6:00 pm TO 12:00 am
RSVP

Sheraton Hotel
100 Cabot Street
Needham, MA 02494


The Mehndi party is a pre-wedding event traditionally for the bride, her immediate family, bridal party, and closest female friends. There will be henna artists to apply beautiful henna tattoos (or mehndi designs) to those who are interested, as well as food and dancing. 

For our Mehndi, Josh, his mother and sister, his groomspeople, and some friends will also be present. 

Attire: dressy casual or Indian (bright colors encouraged!)

Baraat

10:00 - 10:45 AM

The Groom's wedding procession will begin at 10:00am as the groom, his family, and groomspeople arrive at the venue front entrance in style. There will be lots of music and dancing! The bride's side will definitely join in on the fun too!

Attire: formal, western or Indian (bright colors encouraged!)

Wedding Ceremony

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The Hindu wedding ceremony will take place inside the Grand Ballroom. Guests will be given a program detailing the order of events so they can follow along. 

Attire: formal, western or Indian (bright colors encouraged!)

Lunch

1:30 - 3:00 PM

A buffet-style lunch will be available after the ceremony including Italian food and vegetarian Indian. 

If you're not needed for photos at this time, you are free to eat, come and go, and/or mingle at your leisure.

Break

From Lunch to the Cocktail Party and Reception

Unless you're needed for photos, once lunch begins you are free to come and go, relax, head to your rooms, and otherwise spend time as you'd like. The next scheduled event begins at 6pm.

Directions & Map
The Cocktail Party and Reception

6:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Please join the bride and groom for cocktails, food, and full reception in the Grand Ballroom and outside patio. Cross your fingers for good weather!

Attire: formal, western or Indian.