Attire: Dress code: Indian - think kurthas, veshtis, sherwanis, saris, lehengas, salwars, or whatever you want! If you don't have Indian clothes, feel free to come by in your Saturday best (anything from button(and be prepared for dancing)
Event description: The morning starts off with a Baraat, followed by a Wedding Ceremony, then Garba and Raas (Gujarati folk dancing), and finally, lunch!
9:00 AM–10:00 AM
9:00 AM–10:00 AM
Baraat
Springfield Country Club
400 West Sproul Road, Springfield, PA, 19064
Baraat: A Baraat is a grand procession into the venue. Since it's August (and Yuvaram dislikes the heat), Chetan will be leading the Baraat. Feel free to join Chetan in the festivities outside, or join Yuvaram in the a/c inside.
We will have some breakfast burritos for the dancers (from TacoHeart!), and a drink to cool down after the Baraat.
10:00 AM–11:00 AM
10:00 AM–11:00 AM
Ceremony
We will have an Indian ceremony, supported by our panditya, family, and friends.
11:00 AM–11:30 AM
11:00 AM–11:30 AM
Speeches and Dances
We will have a short program of speeches and group dances.
11:30 AM–1:00 PM
11:30 AM–1:00 PM
Garba and Raas
Gujarati folk dance without and with sticks. Check the FAQs for a video tutorial on Raas. We will also have many skilled family members who can show you how it's done.
P.S: You can also practice garba raas the night before if you come to our room block party on Friday!
12:30 PM–2:00 PM
12:30 PM–2:00 PM
Lunch
Indian vegetarian buffet
Reception
Saturday, August 10, 2024
6:00 PM–11:00 PM
Springfield Country Club
400 West Sproul Road, Springfield, PA, 19064
Attire: Dress code: Indian (north or south Indian, just like the morning, except even more colors!) It's totally okay to wear something that's not Indian, if you'd prefer.
Event description: Join us for a cocktail hour, followed by speeches, some coordinated dances, dinner, and more dancing!
Yuvaram may or may not be hiding by the dessert table during the dancing.