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Wedding Schedule

Sunday, December 29th · The Main Day

Every celebration happens on-site at The Leela Gandhinagar, so once you arrive you can settle in and enjoy the whole day — from a turmeric-soaked morning to dancing late into the night.

Daytime

10:30 AM – 2:00 PM
  1. 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMThe Gazebo

    Haldi

    Playful & full of colour

    Open-air, under the morning sun at the garden Gazebo.

    A turmeric blessing smeared on the couple for good luck and glow — expect music, mischief, and a great deal of yellow.

    Wear: White or yellow — and nothing you'd mourn, because turmeric stains for keeps.

  2. 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMThe Gazebo

    Lunch

    Relaxed & delicious

    A leisurely spread in the garden, right where the Haldi wraps up.

    A relaxed garden lunch to refuel before the afternoon's festivities.

    Wear: Stay comfortable in your Haldi clothes.

2:00 – 3:00 PMFreshen up & change before the Baraat

The Wedding

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  1. 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMLobby

    Baraat Procession

    High-energy & joyful

    Dhol drums and dancing winding through the hotel lobby.

    The groom's grand arrival — join the dancing procession as we welcome him in.

    Wear: Traditional Indian festive — sherwanis, saris, lehengas.

  2. 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMAlfresco

    Shadi

    Sacred & serene at golden hour

    Outdoors at the Alfresco, gathered around the sacred fire.

    The wedding ceremony beneath the open sky as the sun sets.

    Wear: Traditional Indian formal — saris, lehengas, sherwanis, or suits. Please avoid all-white.

  3. 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMAlfresco

    High Tea

    Golden-hour refreshments

    The same Alfresco setting, right where the Shadi takes place.

    Tea and refreshments served alongside the ceremony as the sky turns gold.

    Wear: Same as the Shadi — traditional Indian formal.

6:00 – 8:00 PMFreshen up & change before the reception

Into the Night

8:00 PM – Late
  1. 8:00 PM onwardsGrand Ballroom

    Reception · Dinner

    Glamorous & golden

    Inside the Grand Ballroom, chandeliers and all.

    A plated dinner beneath the Grand Ballroom's chandeliers.

    Wear: Cocktail or formal — Indian or Western. Time to sparkle.

  2. Post-dinner – LateGrand Ballroom

    DJ Night

    Dance floor, unleashed

    Grand Ballroom — lights down, volume up.

    The dance floor opens and the DJ carries us into the small hours.

    Wear: Same as the reception — Indian or Western.

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Dress Code

What to wear, event by event

We'd love for you to dress up with us — Indian festive attire is the perfect excuse. Here's a guide for each part of the day.

Haldi & Lunch

Casual & stainable

10:30 AM – 2:00 PM

White or yellow, and nothing precious — turmeric stains are forever. Breezy and comfortable is the goal.

Palette

Baraat, Shadi & High Tea

Festive formal

3:00 – 6:00 PM

Traditional Indian festive formal — sherwanis, saris, lehengas. You'll wear this straight through the Baraat, Shadi and high tea, so there's no change in between — pick shoes you can dance in, and please avoid all-white (reserved for family traditions).

Palette

Reception & DJ Night

Glam

8:00 PM – Late

Cocktail or formal, Indian or Western — this is the moment to sparkle.

Palette

Good to know

  • Evenings are cool (~12°C / 54°F) — a shawl or light jacket is smart for the outdoor Shadi and high tea.
  • Three looks in all: Haldi whites in the morning, festive formals for the ceremony, and something glam for the night.