Devi Ratn
Jaipur, India
Thursday, March 7, 2024
We are excited to celebrate with everyone! The Devi Ratn hotel will exclusively host all wedding festivities. This page will give you an idea of what to expect. If you have any additional questions, please reach out to us.
On Thursday, please plan to arrive dressed for the Mehendi event. For guests staying at Devi Ratn, bags will be tagged on arrival and held by the hotel until your room is ready, at which point the bags will be delivered to your room.
Mehendi
Late Morning
Round Lawn
Join us for the first event, a pastel carnival themed Mehendi celebration! There will be live games and special dance performances to kickoff wedding festivities, including mehendi artists for anyone that would like to get henna done. Lunch will be served during the event.
Dress: Indian or Western Semi-Formal. This might be lehengas, shararas, sarees, or long dresses for girls and kurtas or pants/shirts for guys.
Following the Mehendi, there will be a short break. Feel free to check in to your room, roam around the property and/or practice your Sangeet dance performance. Enjoy high-tea (tea, coffee and snacks) by the pool-side in the afternoon before getting ready for the next event.
Sangeet
Early Evening
Front Lawn
Sangeet means “sung together” in Sanskrit and it is a mainstay in Indian weddings. In modern times, the Sangeet has evolved into a high energy musical evening full of friends and family dance performances. Our shimmery glitz and glam evening will start with performances followed by dinner and an open dance floor.
Dress: Indian or Western Formal. This might be lehengas, sarees, or gowns for girls and sherwani, bandgalas, or suits for guys.
Friday, March 8, 2024
Friday is wedding day! Start your day with breakfast at the Vyom restaurant, which opens at 7:30 AM.
Breakfast Dress: smart casual or in attire for the Haldi.
Haldi
Late Morning
Round Lawn
The Haldi ceremony is a pre-wedding ritual during which turmeric paste is applied to the Bride and Groom by close family and friends. There will be games and activities. Brunch will be served during the event.
Dress: Indian or Western Semi-Formal. This might be lehengas, shararas, sarees, or long dresses for girls and kurtas or pants/shirts for guys. Please leave your yellows at home and come in bright colours.
There will be a short break after the Haldi. Please use this time to rest up before a full slate of wedding festivities beginning in the afternoon continuing through the night.
Baraat
Afternoon
Amphitheater
The Baraat is a groom’s side procession in which the groom, along with family and friends, is making his way to the bride. Prior to the start of the Baraat, men on both the Bride and Groom side have the option of putting on a “safa”, a traditional headdress. There will be a viewing point for the Bride side to view the Baraat.
Dress: Indian or Western Formal. This might be lehengas, sarees, or gowns for girls and sherwani, bandgalas, or suits for guys. Wedding festivities are continuous, so there will be no time to change until the After Party.
Varmala
Sunset
Adya Lawn
Following the Baraat, the Bride and Groom exchange garlands during the Varmala, signifying their acceptance of each other as life partners.
Pheras
Twilight
Adya Lawn
During the Pheras, the Bride and Groom say the sacred vows. There will be English commentary explaining the abbreviated prayers and rituals taking place on the Mandaap (Wedding Stage). We highly encourage you to watch the Pheras.
Reception
Dusk
Adya Lawn
Following the Pheras and light refreshments, there will be a Reception program, including speeches from the family and friends of the Bride and Groom.
After Party
Adya Ballroom
Evening
It’s time to party! The couple is now ready to celebrate with everyone in the Adya Ballroom.
Dress: You may choose to change into lighter Indian or Western Semi-Formal. This might be lighter lehengas or gowns for girls and kurtas or pants/shirts for guys. It is not required to change, however, as the party will begin right when the Reception ends.
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Breakfast will be served in the Vyom restaurant. Hotel checkout is 11 am and transportation to Jaipur Airport will be provided. If you have alternate plans and have any questions about arranging your transportation, please reach out to us.