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 jeans.
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.