We are thrilled to celebrate our pre-wedding and wedding day events with each of you! Please refer to your PHYSICAL INVITATION for details on the specific events you’re invited to attend
Mehndi Night (By Invitation Only)
Sejal and Reggie’s Mehndi night will be the kick-off party for the Georges’ Wedding festivities, with food, music, and dancing! Mehndi, also known as henna, will be adorned on Sejal’s arms and legs before the wedding as a way of wishing the bride good health and prosperity as she makes her journey to marriage. Guests will also have the chance to partake in the festivities by getting mehndi on their hands as well (This is a temporary stain and will fade in 2-4 weeks)
Fun fact: Reggie's name/initials will be hidden in the mehndi on Sejal’s arms. When you greet her, let's see if you can find it!
Pithi Ceremony (By Invitation Only)
Sejal & Reggie’s Pithi Ceremony will occur the morning before their wedding. The pithi ceremony, also known as the haldi ceremony, involves applying a yellow turmeric-based paste to the bride and groom's faces, arms, and legs is applied by married women or close friends and family on the morning of the wedding. The ceremony overall symbolizes the blessing of the couple and cleansing their bodies of negativity so that they start off their marriage with positivity and love.
Fun Bonus: Guests will get to end the ceremony by partaking in some wholesome fun by concluding the cleansing with water balloons to be thrown at the bride and groom-to-be!
Breakfast & Baraat (By Invitation Only)
Guests invited to the ceremony are welcome to kick off the wedding day festivities with a light breakfast served at The Merion and then make their way back outside to participate in the Baraat. The Baraat is Reggie’s welcome procession/mini parade as his grand entrance before the start of the ceremony, where there will be a DJ and dhol (Indian drum) player to kick off the festivities. All family and friends are welcome to dance and walk with Reggie to the front of the venue, where he will be greeted and blessed by Sejal’s parents. The Baraat is the first event of the ceremony, after which the remainder of the ceremony will continue indoors in the Skylight ballroom.
Ceremony (By Invitation Only)
Reggie & Sejal will be honoring their marriage by having a traditional Hindu ceremony with the incorporation of Western/Catholic traditions, such as having Reggie’s Aunt start the ceremony with a short prayer, followed by the procession of bridesmaids and groomsmen, along with the exchanging of traditional vows. A pamphlet will also be provided to each guest detailing each step of the ceremony so they can follow along, as well as a fun “find the groom's shoes” game everyone can participate in. After the ceremony concludes, there will be lunch provided onsite.
Lunch/Post Lunch Activities (By Invitation Only)
After the ceremony concludes, those who were not assigned a photogroup can proceed to lunch at the wedding venue. After lunch has concluded, if you are staying in a hotel nearby for the wedding, guests will have the opportunity to head back to their rooms to freshen up, take a nap, and change into their second outfit before the late afternoon cocktail hour and reception. If you are feeling adventurous, you can explore some of the recommended activities in the nearby area listed as part of the FAQ’s on Sejal & Reggie’s wedding website.
Cocktail Hour & Reception
Please join us for Cocktail Hour will begin promptly at 6:00 PM at The Merion featuring an open bar where there will be a variety of cocktails and mocktails, and flavorful bites that blend Indian, Caribbean, and American influences for everyone to enjoy! This is a chance for guests to mingle and relax before the reception festivities kick off from
7:00 PM until midnight.
After Party
The celebration doesn’t stop after the reception! Join us back at the hotel for a casual after-party to keep the good vibes going starting at 12:30 AM. We'll have late-night snacks, drinks, and plenty of music—perfect for unwinding, laughing, and spending more time with the newlyweds and your fellow guests.
