Haldi (turmeric) is at the core of almost every Indian meal and the primary ingredient for this special ceremony. Haldi paste will be applied to the bride and groom during the ceremony, representing a life of prosperity free from "Buri Nazaar", the Sanskrit term for evil spirits.
(Invite to follow)
9:30 AM–10:30 AM
9:30 AM–10:30 AM
Janki's Grah Shanti
10:30 AM–11:00 AM
10:30 AM–11:00 AM
Henil's Ganesh Sthapana
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Janki & Henil's Haldi
12:15 PM–1:30 PM
12:15 PM–1:30 PM
Lunch
Welcome Dinner
Friday, November 22, 2024
6:00 PM–9:00 PM
Pleasant Grove Farm
7132 Pleasant Grove Road, Charlotte, NC, 28216
Attire: Indo-Western - Formal Attire
Janki & Henil's families invite you to a pre-wedding dinner. The night will be filled with tasty food and poppin' music. Don't be shy to bust a move!
(Invite to follow)
Janki & Henil's Wedding Ceremony
Saturday, November 23, 2024
8:30 AM–1:00 PM
Pleasant Grove Farm
7132 Pleasant Grove Road, Charlotte, NC, 28216
Attire: Traditional Indian Attire
(Invite to follow)
8:30 AM–9:15 AM
8:30 AM–9:15 AM
Baraat
Our wedding day will kick off with the Baraat (Henil's procession into the wedding ceremony led by his family and friends). With added flavors of color and music, this is the Groom's moment to shine and share his excitement as he's about to marry the love of his life.
9:30 AM–11:30 AM
9:30 AM–11:30 AM
Wedding Ceremony
Our wedding ceremony will be a display of diverse sacred Gujarati rituals, which have been performed for centuries in Indian culture.
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Lunch
Following our wedding ceremony, please join us for a traditional Gujarati lunch. We will be serving a purely vegetarian cuisine embodying the aromatic flavors of Gujarat.