THE CELEBRATION

Events

Our celebration spans two days. The Thursday events are completely optional, but we’d love to have you share in them with us.

26Thursday
OPTIONAL EVENTS
MehndiBRIDE

A joyful pre-wedding gathering for the bride, where henna (mehndi) is applied in intricate designs to her hands and feet. It's a relaxed, celebratory occasion filled with family, colour and good food.

WHEN
From 10am
WHERE
11 Orient Road, Wynberg
ATTIRE
Bright, festive colours (yellows & oranges). Casual or semi-formal — Eastern if you prefer.
NelenguGROOM

The groom's equivalent celebration — a traditional blessing ceremony where family come together to bless and prepare the groom ahead of the wedding day.

WHEN
From 10am
WHERE
1 Belle Constantia Close, Kreupelbosch
ATTIRE
Bright, festive colours (yellows & oranges). Casual or semi-formal — Eastern if you prefer.
SangeetCOUPLE

Traditionally a lively evening of music and dancing that brings both families together before the wedding. Ours will be a relaxed, informal gathering at our home — pop in for a bite, a glass and some time with us before the formal stuff the next day.

WHEN
From 5pm — pop in anytime before 9pm
WHERE
11 Orient Road, Wynberg
ATTIRE
Come as you are — wear whatever you're most comfortable in.
27Friday
THE MAIN EVENT
WeddingCEREMONY

The heart of the celebration. Please allow at least an hour to travel to the venue — see the Venue page for directions and the Attire page for full dress details.

WHEN
Ceremony at 3:30pm — please arrive by 3pm
WHERE
Goedgeleven, Klipheuwel Road, Durbanville
ATTIRE
Traditional Indian attire. Please avoid pure white, red, gold, and denim.
ReceptionCOUPLE

After the ceremony, welcome drinks and canapés are served while we take photos, followed by dinner, speeches and dancing. Come ready to celebrate!

WHEN
Following the ceremony — until 11:30pm
WHERE
Goedgeleven, Klipheuwel Road, Durbanville
ATTIRE
As for the ceremony — traditional Indian attire.