SCHEDULE:
December 29th:
| Event | Time | Location |
| Haldi/Mehndi | 11:00 AM | D-878 New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110025, India |
| Lunch | 1:30 PM | D-878 New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110025, India |
| Cocktail and Dinner | 7:30 PM | FIO – Cookhouse and Bar- R-1, MRTS, Epicuria Mall Nehru Place Metro Station, New Delhi, Delhi 110019, India |
December 30th:
| Event | Time | Location |
| Chooda/Gharoli | 10:00 AM | D-878 New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110025, India |
| Brunch | 11:30 AM | D-878 New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110025, India |
| Sehra Bandi | 4:30 PM | D-878 New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110025, India |
| Baraat Departure | 5:00 PM | D-878 New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110025, India |
| Jaimala and Phere | 6:30 PM | The Grand Dreams Nehru Place- Plot No.2, Shambhu Dayal Marg, Kalkaji Road, Outer Ring Road, South Delhi, Delhi 110020, India (Below Okhla NSIC metro station) |
| Reception | 8:00 PM | The Grand Dreams Nehru Place- Plot No.2, Shambhu Dayal Marg, Kalkaji Road, Outer Ring Road, South Delhi, Delhi 110020, India (Below Okhla NSIC metro station) |
December 31st:
| Event | Time | Location |
| Welcome Rituals of the Bride | 11:00 AM | D-878 New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110025, India |
| Brunch | 11:30 AM | D-878 New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110025, India |
Description of the events:
(DISCLAIMER: These descriptions are very traditional and actual events may not be as suggested below or by wikipedia. The main point of all wedding events is for all guests to make sure the bride and groom are happy and stress free and are treated as royalty 😛)
Haldi: (Check out the Wikipedia page ->)
Also known as Mayian, Mayun, Pithi, or Ubtan, this ceremony involves applying a paste of turmeric, oil, and water to the bride and groom's face and body. It's usually held at the couple's parents' home on the wedding day or the day before, and is often a close-knit event with family, friends, and relatives. The ceremony may also include singing traditional songs.
Mehndi: (Check out the Wikipedia page ->)
This ceremony involves applying henna to the bride's hands, feet, and arms, often in intricate designs. The designs can take several hours to complete, and the paste is sometimes left on overnight. In Indian wedding traditions, henna is said to bring good luck, ward off evil, and increase fertility.
Chooda: (Check out the Wikipedia page ->)
The Chooda ceremony is a traditional Indian wedding ceremony that involves a set of bangles, or chooda, and is often part of Punjabi, Sikh, or Hindu weddings. The ceremony is usually held on the morning of the wedding or the day before. The bride's maternal uncle or aunt gives her the chooda, which is typically made up of 21 red or white bangles with dots. The bangles are believed to symbolize marriage and fidelity, and to bring good luck to the couple
Gharoli:
The bride's brother's wife (bhabi) or the groom's sister-in-law brings a pitcher of water (gharoli) to the groom's house on the morning of the wedding. The bride's sibling or their spouse may have filled the pitcher with holy water from a nearby temple, while the groom's sister-in-law may have collected water from seven blessed houses. The bride is then bathed with the water and puts on her wedding attire.
Sehra Bandi: (Check out the Wikipedia page ->)
Sehra bandi is a wedding ceremony ritual that involves tying a decorative veil, or sehra, around the groom's head before he leaves for the bride's house. The sehra is typically made of flowers, golden ribbons, or pearls and is attached to the groom's turban, covering his face. The ritual is usually performed by the groom's female relatives, such as sisters, cousins, or sister-in-law, who may take turns singing traditional wedding songs while they work. The order in which the women perform the ritual often follows a hierarchical structure based on their relationship to the groom.
Baraat: (Check out the Wikipedia page ->)
A baraat is a traditional Indian wedding procession that involves the groom and his family traveling to the bride's home or wedding venue. The word "baraat" comes from the Sanskrit word Varayātrā, which literally means "groom's procession". Baraats are a vibrant, colorful, and lively celebration that can last from a few minutes to a few hours. They are known for their music, dancing, and nonstop action, and are often considered one of the most exciting parts of an Indian wedding.
Jaimala: (Check out the Wikipedia page ->)
The Varmala Ceremony, also referred to as Jaimala, is the commencement of the Hindu wedding, serving as the first time the Bride and Groom meet before starting the wedding ceremony. A jaimala, also known as a varmala, is a wedding garland made of flowers that the bride and groom exchange during the ceremony. The word "jaimala" or "varmala" literally translates to "garland for the groom" in Hindi. The ritual symbolizes love, respect, and commitment, and is a sign of acceptance between the couple and a promise to respect each other for the rest of their lives.
Phere: (Check out the Wikipedia page ->)
A phere ceremony, also known as saptapadi or saat phere, is a significant ritual in Hindu weddings that involves the bride and groom walking around a sacred fire in a clockwise direction while exchanging vows. Each step, or phere, represents a promise or principle made by the couple. The first four pheres are led by the groom, holding the bride's hand, and the remaining three are led by the bride. The vows made in the presence of the fire are considered unbreakable.