Friday April 1, 2016

If you have arrived early, please enjoy the Gainey Ranch and surrounding Scottsdale area. There is so much to see and do, including hiking Camelback Mountain or Piestewa Peak, shopping at Scottsdale Fashion Square, perusing art galleries in Old Town Scottsdale, golfing at an amazing local course, eating at Pizzeria Bianco (allegedly the best pizza in the U.S.), watching spring training baseball in Tempe, or relaxing pool side with a drink.  

Civil Ceremony and Sangeet

Bus departs Hotel at 5:00pm 

*The bus will pick up at the Gainey Suites hotel and depart promptly at 5pm. If you are staying at the Hyatt Regency, please make your way to the Gainey Suites for pick up. Fair warning: it is about a 40 minute ride to the venue. We will let you know who to blame if there is a bad bus play list. In fact, we will just tell you right now so you can lodge requests and levy adequate threats: Kavitha Balakumar and Sundeep Agarwal. 

Civil ceremony 6:00Pm

*Please wear something colorful. The party is partially outdoors so please bring a shawl if you think you may get cold. 

Sangeet 7:00 PM

*This is a singing, dancing and henna party.  We also want everyone to get to know each other so please ask a stranger what their favorite utensil is or whether they know all the choreography to Justin Bieber's "Sorry." Or find out who else wears an undershirt under their dress shirt. (We ain't made at that. Neil Kumar. Dave Singh.)  

Bus departs sangeet 10:45 PM

*There is only one departure time for all buses. If you think you may want to leave before this time, please arrange alternative transportation. Note that the venue is in the middle of the desert so you may need to arrange in advance. 

The Paseo
3753 North Apache Trail
Apache Junction, AZ 85119

Saturday April 2, 2016

*This is a pretty jam packed day. We thank you in advance for your timely arrival to all events and your patience in case anything runs behind. 

Wedding Ceremony

Bus departs hotel 845AM

*The bus will pickup and depart from the Gainey Suites. If you are staying at the Hyatt Regency, please make your way to the Suites hotel. And this bus ain't runnin' on Brown People Time. It will leave without you. 

Procession of baraat 9:30AM

*This is the Groom's side process in front of our temple. While traditionally only the Groom' side is involved in the singing/dancing/procession, the Bride's side should feel free to get involved (it is the funnest part after all! Plus, you will all be on the same bus so why take sides!) 

Milni 9:45 AM

*This is the formal meeting of the families. Several members of each family will be announced, shake hands, and possibly engage in a competitive hug slash pick each other up competition to display dominance and affection. You should feel free to cheer and laugh. 

Breakfast 10:00 AM

Ceremony 10:45 AM

*The traditional Sikh wedding ceremony requires that you sit on the floor of the temple and cover your head with a scarf or handkerchief. Handkerchiefs will be available at the temple; feel free to bring your own if you wish. Please cover your legs (we discourage men from wearing shorts (I mean come on, this is a wedding) and women from wearing short dresses). A program will be available explaining the ceremony and English translations will be offered on the screens. 

Lunch 12:00 PM

Doli 2:00 PM

*This is the Bride's official "departure" from her family and joining of the Groom's family. Jasmine believes this tradition is rooted in patriarchy and has re-imagined the tradition as an opportunity to reflect on the love her family has given her excitement over the amazing family she will be inheriting. 

bus departure from temple 2:00 PM

*The bus will depart from the Sikh Temple at 2pm and drop off at the Gainey Suites only. If you are staying at the Hyatt Regency, please make your way there by walking or using the Gainey Suites' shuttle. 

Nishkam Sahib Gurdwara
4950 West Tonopah Drive
Glendale, AZ 85308

Reception

SATURDAY, APRIL 2, 2016

*Transportation will not be provided because the Gainey Suites are walking distance. This is the main event, folks. Come correct. 

Cocktails 6:30 PM

reception 7:00 PM

After party 1:00 AM

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale
7500 E. Doubletree Ranch Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85258