We are pleased to announce our wedding!
Please RSVP all events by March 1st 2025.
Alfonso & Payaal
July 4–6, 2025 • Pacific Harbour, Fiji
Alfonso & Payaal
July 4–6, 2025 • Pacific Harbour, Fiji
A&P
July 4–6, 2025
Pacific Harbour Fiji
Day 1: Haldi Ceremony - (Not Mandatory)
July 4, 2025
10:00 AM
Attire: Your clothes might get stained with Haldi (turmeric). Suggested dress code is something in white, linen, smart casual.
Attendance is NOT mandatory for this event. However, if you wish to participate, please RSVP yes for catering purposes. If you wish to skip this event, please RSVP No.
Haldi ceremony is a preparation ceremony for the wedding. This ritual is usually done the day before the wedding. It is carried out by the bride and grooms’ sisters, aunties, and friends. This ceremony involves applying a paste made up of turmeric, sandalwood and coconut oil on the face and body to bring out a natural glow.
Night 1: Telwan and Bhatwan - (Not Mandatory)
Friday, July 4, 2025
6:00 PM
Attire: Cultural attire! Wear your beautiful cultural attire. Pick from: Saree/Lehenga-Sherwani. OR Barong. OR Formal attire.
Attendance is NOT mandatory for this event. However, if you wish to participate, please RSVP yes for catering purposes. If you wish to skip this event, please RSVP No.
Wrapping up the Haldi ceremony from the day, guests will have a chance to freshen up and get changed into their beautiful attire. The guests will then attend a gathering which will include traditional Indian music, dance performances & rituals carried out by the bride & grooms’ mothers & sisters. The bride & grooms mothers carry out a prayer ritual where they pray to mother earth & Lord Ganesh, seeking blessing & a successful wedding. The sisters’ of bride & groom will do rituals & receive offerings.
Night 2 : Shaadi
Saturday, July 5, 2025
3:00 PM
Attire: Formal
We invite you to join us for a joyful Indian wedding ceremony followed by dinner and refreshments.
Day 3 : Catholic wedding
Sunday, July 6, 2025
2:00 PM
Attire: Formal
With great joy Payaal and Alfonso request the honour of your presence at their Catholic wedding ceremony.
We would kindly request that the guests refrain from wearing butter yellow and olive green as this is the bridal party colours.
Night 3 : Reception
Sunday, July 6, 2025
6:00 PM
Attire: Formal
Welcome to our wedding reception!
We will be very delighted for you to join us in celebrating our special day. This night is all about love, laughter and creating wonderful memories together.
Please enjoy the delicious food, dance to your hearts content, and lets make this an unforgettable evening,
We look forward to having you there and sharing our joy!