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The Gujarati Wedding

Four days of Gujarati shenanigans! Let’s create beautiful memories with music, traditions, and the people we love most. Bring out your brightest Indian glam, your loudest cheers, and your biggest smiles for four unforgettable days filled with love, joy, and celebration.

VadodaraJan 2 – 5, 2027
Saturday · Jan 2 · Evening

Mehendi

Henna, thumkas, and breaking the ice — one game at a time.

The Evening's Flow
4:30PM

Guest Arrival

Make your way over, say your hellos, and settle in as the celebrations get underway.

5:00PM

Henna

The mehendi artists get to work as fun and games keep everyone entertained.

7:00PM

Dinner

Sunday · Jan 3 · Afternoon

Tulsi's Vidhi & Haldi

Auspicious vidhi rituals and a joyful turmeric ceremony to bless Tulsi ahead of the wedding.

The Day's Rituals
1:30PM

Ganesh Puja

The day opens with a prayer to Lord Ganesha for an auspicious beginning.

2:15PM

Mandap Muharat

A ritual to bless the mandap and formally begin the wedding preparations.

2:45PM

Pithi

The turmeric ceremony — family and friends take turns applying pithi to bless Tulsi.

4:00PM

Grah Shanti

A puja inviting peace and harmony ahead of the wedding.

6:00PM

Varadh

7:00PM

Dinner

Monday · Jan 4 · Morning

Vraj's Vidhi & Haldi

Auspicious vidhi rituals and a joyful turmeric ceremony to bless Vraj ahead of the wedding.

Morning Rituals
8:00AM

Ganesh Puja

The day opens with a prayer to Lord Ganesha for an auspicious beginning.

8:45AM

Mandap Muharat

A ritual to bless the mandap and formally begin the wedding preparations.

9:15AM

Pithi

The turmeric ceremony — family and friends take turns applying pithi to bless Vraj.

10:00AM

Grah Shanti

A puja inviting peace and harmony ahead of the wedding.

12:00PM

Varadh & Lunch

Monday · Jan 4 · Evening

Sangeet

An evening of music, dance performances and celebration — the glam night before the wedding day.

The Evening's Flow
6:30PM

Guest Arrival

Arrive, settle in, and soak up the atmosphere as the night gets going.

7:00PM

Couple's Entry & Introductions

Tulsi and Vraj make their entrance, and the families are introduced.

7:30PM

Performances

Family and friends take the stage with dances prepared for the couple.

8:30PM

Dinner

9:00PM

Garba

Gujarati folk dance. Not to be missed!

9:30PM

Open Dance Floor

Hit the dance floor!

Tuesday · Jan 5 · Evening

Lagna

The wedding day itself, at Aambaug. Aim to arrive directly for the baraat — the heart of the evening is the varmala, exchanged as the sun sets.

The Baraat & Varmala
4:00PM

Welcome & Hi-Tea

Guest arrival

Make your way to Aambaug and enjoy tea and snacks as the baraat gathers and the evening begins.

5:00PM

Groom's Procession

The Baraat

Vraj sets off in a lively procession to the beat of the dhol and the DJ. Family and friends dance their way to the venue — please join the celebration.

6:07PM

Varmala · Garland Exchange

Varmala at sunset

Timed to the setting sun, Tulsi enters with her brothers beneath a canopy of flowers. The couple exchange floral garlands — their first ceremony together, a sign of acceptance and joy.

The moment not to miss
Gather & Settle In
6:45PM

Groom's Entry

The ceremony begins

Vraj takes his place at the mandap, entering with his grandparents, and the pandit begins the wedding rites.

7:15PM

Hast Melap

Tulsi arrives

Tulsi makes her entrance to the beat of the Nasik dhol, walking beneath her grandmother's saree held overhead — and the couple's hands are joined as the rites continue.

7:15PM

Dinner

Dinner is served alongside the ceremony — there's no fixed sitting, so eat whenever you like.

8:15PM

Pheras

The couple take their pheras around the sacred fire — the defining rites of the marriage.

8:45PM

Reception

Greet the couple

Offer your blessings, share a moment with Tulsi and Vraj, and capture a photograph together.

9:30PM

Family Dinner

The families gather for dinner together as the celebration continues.

10:30PM

Vidaai · Farewell

The vidaai

The tender farewell, as Tulsi departs with her new family. A moment of joy and a few happy tears — your presence and blessings mean everything.

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We can't wait to celebrate
this day with you

Come early, stay late, and dance with us under the Vadodara sky. With love and aabhar —

Tulsi & Vraj