The Wedding Events
We are thrilled to have you join us for our destination wedding in Dubai! We've added a rundown of the week's events and their respective details below. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. We can't wait to celebrate with you!
01
The Haldi & Mehndi
November 10th, 12PM-3PM
Location: The Peacock Alley at the Waldorf Astoria The Palm Dubai
What is a Haldi Event?
The haldi is a prewedding ritual common at traditional Indian weddings. It is celebrated on the wedding day or one day prior to the wedding day. Family, relatives and friends come together on this auspicious occasion to apply turmeric paste (haldi) on the bride and groom's face and body. Some families also smear chandan (sandalwood powder) with rose water on the bride's face and hands and shower flowers on the couples.
What is a Mehndi Event?
One of the most common and important prewedding events is the mehndi party. It's here that the couple is joined by their loved ones to get henna (or mehndi designs) applied to their hands before the wedding day. Live music and dancing almost always accompany the tattooing process, resulting in a celebration that honors love and togetherness.
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Attire (Recommended):
Please try to wear shades of yellow and/or orange to mirror the shade of turmeric!
02
Sangeet
November 10th, 5PM onwards
Location: It's a Surprise!
*Please be ready by 4:00pm so we can facilitate transportation smoothly.
What is a Sangeet?
A sangeet ceremony is a traditional Punjabi and North Indian pre-wedding ceremony involving singing and dancing with the couple, their close family members and friends to celebrate the onset of their new journey
together.
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Attire (Recommended):
Smart Casual Indian/Western Attire. Wear anything you feel comfortable and confident to dance in!
Please note: The location may be fairly hot; we recommend clothing that's breathable, loose fitting, etc.
03
The Weddings
The Christian Ceremony: November 11th, beginning at 10AM
The Hindu Ceremony: November 11th, beginning at 5PM
Location: The Helipad at the Waldorf Astoria The Palm Dubai
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Attire (Recommended):
Christian Ceremony: Formal Indian/Western Attire
Hindu Ceremony: Formal Indian/Western Attire
04
The Reception
November 12th, 7PM Onwards
Location: The Atlantis Ballroom at the Atlantis, The Palm Dubai
The Reception:
At the wedding reception, which follows the ceremony, friends and family members are invited
to eat, drink and dance to celebrate the newlyweds.
Traditionally, the wedding reception also includes the couple making a grand entrance as they're
introduced as a married couple for the first time, the couple's first dance, wedding speeches, a
wedding cake cutting and a champagne toast to the newlyweds.
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Attire (Recommended):
Formal Indo-Western.
