Haldi & Welcome Event
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Kickoff the weekend with a scenic tram ride to Palisades High Camp for panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada mountains - the perfect ‘Welcome to Tahoe’ experience
We’ll start with our Haldi ceremony, where family & friends will cover us in turmeric paste. Think of it like a pre-wedding facial
Then, enjoy an evening with music, games, and mehndi
American dinner will be served -
Saturday, October 4
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2:30-8:30 pm
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Palisades High Camp (Haldi outdoors; dinner indoors)
1960 Olympic Vly Rd, Olympic Valley, CA 96146 -
We’ll be on the top of a mountain so dress comfortably
Traditionally, guests wear yellow or any other vibrant colors to a Haldi
Ceremony
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We’ll begin with the Baraat, where Mihir’s family & friends get hyped, leading him in a parade-style procession so he arrives to the ceremony in style
This will be followed by a Hindu / Gujarati ceremony where we will vow to spend the next 7 lifetimes together
Indian lunch will be served prior to the wedding -
Sunday, October 5
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12:30 pm
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Everline Resort & Spa Lake Tahoe (Outdoors)
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Indian formal is preferred; Western formal is also acceptable
Please avoid wearing red or black unless it’s a 49ers jersey
Cocktail Hour & Reception
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Wrap up the weekend that we consider to be our “family birthday” with dinner, drinks, and dancing
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Sunday, October 5
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Cocktail Hour: 5:30-7:00 pm
Reception: 7:00-12:00 am
After Party (hotel bar): 12:00-1:30 am
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Everline Resort & Spa Lake Tahoe (Indoors)
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Black tie or Indian glitz & glam
Everyone will have a break to recharge and change after the ceremony