Our wedding events start on Thursday August 19th, and end on Sunday August 22nd. For most guests, August 21st and 22nd are the important days. The actual wedding and reception are on Sunday August 22nd, with the wedding starting around 2:30pm, dinner starting around 6pm, and reception starting at 7:30pm. Please plan on staying through Sunday night, as the evening events will be something special. For the out-of-town guests, we apologize for the inconvenience of missing part of the work-day on Monday.
CEREMONY AND RECEPTION (Sunday Aug 22nd)
The Ceremony and Reception will be held at a unique indoor/outdoor event space in Culver City, California, called SmogShoppe. We chose this place because it is beautiful, has a zero energy footprint, and allows us to have the wedding and reception in one place with less hassle. Roughly 140 people will be in attendance. Dress is ethnic / semi-formal. Guests should arrive at 2pm. Ceremony starts at 2:45pm. Cocktail hour at 4:30pm. Dinner at 6pm. Dancing from 7:30-10pm, with music by DJ Drez.
PARTY IN THE PARK (Saturday Aug 21st)
We will have a large picnic party at a park overlooking the ocean in Palos Verdes, California. A professional Mehndi (henna) artist will be there from 2-5pm. Field space has been reserved for sports (frisbee, volleyball, football). Lunch will be served. Roughly 200 people will be in attendance. Dress is casual / sporty / ethnic. Guests should arrive at or after 1pm.
MANDVO (Friday Aug 20th)
A few pre-wedding religious ceremonies will be held at Rita's aunt and uncle's house in Bellflower, California. This is mostly for Indian friends and family. If you did not receive an invitation, but are interested in coming, please let us know. Roughly 100 people will be in attendance. Dress is ethnic / semi-formal. Guests should arrive at 12pm.
BRIDE's MEHNDI (Thursday Aug 19th)
Mehndi (henna) will be applied to the bride, her close friends, and family members at Rita's aunt and uncle's house in Long Beach, California. This is a private event for family and close friends. Roughly 40 people will be in attendance. Dress is ethnic / formal / sleeveless (to provide access to the artist). Guests should arrive at 6pm.