Schedule & Wedding Etiquette
All the details about the many ceremonies over the course of three days.
General Etiquette: It is customary to avoid the same color as the Bride's gowns.
Tuesday
December 18, 2018
10:30AM
Haldi Ceremony
Where: Groom's Parents' Residence
Who: the Wedding Party, Friends, and Family are welcome
Guest Dress Etiquette:
Yellow
Bride/Groom/Guests all the same must wear yellow in their outfit.
Casual & Formal
Indian & Western
Vegetarian Brunch will be provided
Fortune Hotel Kolkata
December 19 and December 20, 2018
Wednesday
December 19, 2018
12:00pm
Mehndi Ceremony
Where: Side Banquet Room
Who: the Bride & the Ladies receive Henna
Male guests: enjoy lunch, socialize, help the ladies
The Bride will have elaborate Henna applied to her hands and feet to prepare for the Wedding. Ladies, family and friends, are invited to join the Bride for this ceremony to receive Henna on their hands.
Bride's Dress Color:
Lime Green and Gold
Guest Dress Etiquette:
Green
All guests must have green in their outfit.
Casual & Formal
Indian & Western
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1:o0PM
Mehendi Lunch
Where: Side Banquet Room
Who: All Guests
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2:00PM
Check-in
Where: Fortune Hotel, Kolkata
Who: Guests who have requested with their RSVP
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7:30pm
Sangeet Ceremony
Where: Performance Banquet Hall
Who: All Guests
a Dinner and Dance Soiree!
At our Sangeet, the Wedding Party will be performing Bollywood style dances to entertain all of the guests. At the end of the performances, everyone will be called to the dance floor to join! We will also have plenty of food!
Bride Dress Color:
Deep Blue and Gold
Groom Suit Color:
Gray-Purple Vest
Guest Dress Etiquette:
All Colors! Bright and Festive!
Casual & Formal
Indian & Western
The more colors the better! Be sure you can dance in your outfits! Be ready to have fun!
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Night time
Rest and Retreat
Time for your beauty sleep for the Wedding Ceremony (Shaadi) and Reception the next day.
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Thursday
December 20, 2018
Morning
Breakfast
Where: Fortune Hotel, Kolkata
Who: Guests of the hotel
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11:00AM
Shaadi: the Wedding Ceremony
Where: Outdoor Pool
Who: All Guests
Please attend with one mind and one heart to bless the Bride and Groom and their future together.
Bride's Wedding Gown:
Light Pink and Sparkles
Groom's Wedding Suit:
Ivory with Hints of Gold
Light Pink Sash
Bridesmaids and Groomsmen:
Mint, White Pearls, and Gold/Beige
Guest Dress Etiquette:
Formal
Indian & Western
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2:00PM
Lunch
Have some good food and retreat to your rooms or hang out around the hotel. Be ready to change up into your gowns for the Reception!
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7:30PM
Wedding Dinner Reception
Where: Pool-side
Who: All Guests
Bride's Saree Color:
Indoflame with Dark Pink and Gold
Groom Suit Color:
Western Style Suit Deep Gray
Guest Dress Etiquette:
Formal
Indian & Western
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Night time
Rest and Retreat
Time for your beauty sleep for your travels the next day.
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Friday
December 21, 2018
8:00AM
Breakfast
Where: Fortune Hotel, Kolkata
Who: Guests of the hotel
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11:30AM
Check-out of Hotel
Unless you have booked your room for extra days, check-out time is 11:30AM.
Those who are touring other parts of India and/or returning home - Bon Voyage!