Wedding Details · Ishan & Joanna

Your Schedule

Your Itinerary

Location

Bridgewater, NJ

Dates

September 12–13, 2026

🌼

Saturday Morning

Grah Shanti & Haldi

September 12, 2026

🎉

Saturday Evening

Mehndi & Garba

September 12, 2026

💍

Sunday Morning

Baraat & Wedding

September 13, 2026

🍾

Sunday Evening

Cocktail & Reception

September 13, 2026

🥂

Monday Morning

Farewell

September 14, 2026

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Your Weekend Guide

What to Expect

New to Gujarati weddings or blended ceremonies? Below is our curated guide to each chapter of our wedding weekend to get you ready for the grand celebration!

Saturday Morning

Grah Shanti & Haldi

September 12, 2026

9:30 AM

Grah Shanti Pooja 🪔

A traditional Vedic prayer ceremony to bless the couple's new beginning, invoking peace, prosperity, and happiness for their journey ahead.

11:00 AM

Haldi Ceremony 💛

A fun and vibrant custom where family and friends apply a cleansing turmeric paste (haldi) to give the groom a wedding glow.

12:30 PM

Celebratory Lunch 🍽️

Enjoy a delicious lunch served at the hotel following the ceremony.

🍽️ Lunch will be served

Saturday Evening

Mehndi & Garba

September 12, 2026

6:00 PM

Welcome 👋

Kick off the wedding weekend, mingle, and settle in as both families gather to welcome you!

Intro to Indian Wedding Weekend

7:00 PM

Dinner 🍽️

Enjoy a fun mix of Indian street food live stations alongside Indian and Western buffet dishes.

8:00 PM

Henna & Garba 💃

Get beautiful henna (mehndi) designs applied and swirl to traditional Garba and Dandiya Raas folk dances. We'll have mini-lessons to get everyone dancing!

See how Garba works

🍽️ Dinner will be served

Sunday Morning

Baraat & Wedding

September 13, 2026

10:00 AM

Baraat Procession 🐴

The groom's festive parade to the venue led by music and dancing. Guests gather outside to welcome Ishan in high spirits!

See how Baraat works

11:00 AM

Hindu & Western Ceremonies 🪔

A beautiful traditional rituals for Hindu Ceremony from bilingual priest and brief Western Ceremony under the Mandap canopy.

Learn about rituals

12:30 PM

Lunch, Photos & Vidai 👰

Enjoy a Gujarati lunch served for all guests, family photos, and participate in the Vidai farewell send-off.

🍽️ Lunch will be served

Sunday Evening

Cocktail & Reception

September 13, 2026

Afternoon

Break & Rest Period 🛋️

A generous window to rest at the hotel, refresh, and change into your evening reception formal attire.

Evening

Cocktail Hour 🍸

Gather for signature cocktails, appetizers, and mingling. A wonderful opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones!

6:30 PM

Dinner & Dancing 💃

Celebrate with formal toasts, performances, cake cutting, and a decadent feast of Western and Indian cuisines. Then we'll dance the night away to energetic mix of Bollywood and Western hits!

Learn about Reception

🍽️ Dinner will be served

Aesthetic Guide

Wedding Style Guide

Dress Code Philosophy: We warmly welcome and encourage guests to wear Indian attire and embrace the vibrant colors and traditions if they would like to! Whether you choose traditional Indian, Western formal wear, or a unique blend of both, we want you to feel comfortable and celebrated. Wear what makes you feel confident!

Event Theme & Vibe

Baraat & Wedding

Vibe: Formal, respectful, and traditional

Option A

Traditional Indian Attire

Silk saree, formal lehenga, or anarkali gown for women. Sherwani jacket or elegant kurta-pyjama for men. Pastel colors, creams, and rich jewel tones are highly appreciated.

Option B

Western Formal Attire

Formal dress, gown, or elegant suit/tuxedo. Respectful silhouettes. Please avoid solid white/cream (reserved for the bride) and pure black.

Option C

Blended & Fusion Style

An elegant midi/maxi dress styled with traditional temple jewelry, or a fusion long tunic over tailored trousers.

Traditional Indian Attire Guide Illustration

Traditional Indian Style

Western Blended Fusion Attire Guide Illustration

Modern Blended / Western

Detailed Guide to South Asian Attire

Footwear Guidelines:For ladies, any elegant heels, flats, or fancy sandals work perfectly. For gentlemen, smart leather loafers are highly recommended as they echo the silhouette of traditional slip-on Mojari shoes.

Accessories:Traditional bangles, statement necklaces, or colorful pocket squares (for men) can instantly elevate western pieces into a gorgeous, personalized fusion look!

Where to Shop & Rent

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