9.5.2015
POOJA & RAVI
WEDDING
Chicago, IL
EVENTS
Welcome Family and Friends!
We look forward to welcoming you to our wedding and are blessed to have you as a part of our lives. Below are all of the details for the wedding festivities. Also, help us remember every part of the event by sharing all of your photos with "#YouHadMeAtPatel".
Manglik Prasango
The Patel Residence
109 Aprina Court, Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108
Friday, September 4th, 2015 at 10:00 am
The Patel Residence
1464 Sandburg Drive, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
Friday, September 4th, 2015 at 2:00 pm
Ganesh Sthapan
Lord Ganesh, the God of wisdom, is the herald of auspicious beginnings. This is a ceremony where Lord Ganesh’s blessings are invoked before the preparation for the wedding begins. The belief is that starting with this ceremony removes all obstacles and the remainder of the wedding ceremonies will run smoothly.
Pithi
Pithi is a ceremony in which a paste of turmeric, sandalwood, saffron, and rose water will be applied to the bride and groom’s faces, hands, and legs.
This paste is believed to cleanse and purify the soon to be married couple.
Graha Shanti
Graha Shanti is a prayer to the nine planets of our solar system. Ancient Indian studies indicated that various celestial bodies have an influence on the destiny of every individual. The effect of the nine planets is meant to be the most profound. During this puja the Gods associated with these planets are asked to infuse courage, peace of mind, and inner strength to the bride and groom to help endure life's sufferings.
Attire: Business Casual (Indian or Western dress)
Welcome Party
Shree Swaminarayan Temple
21 West Irving Park Rd, Itasca, Illinois 60143
Friday, September 4th, 2015 at 7:00 pm
​Ravi's Welcome Party/Mehndi
The Patel Residence
109 Aprina Court, Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108
Friday, September 4th, 2015 at 6:00 pm
Before all of the hustle and bustle of the day of the wedding begins, we would like to invite our family and friends to mingle and get to know each other. In preparation for the wedding events, many women have their hands painted with mehndi or more commonly known as henna.
Attire: Business Casual (Indian or Western dress)
Wedding Ceremony
​Baraat (Groom's Arrival)
Saturday, September 5th, 2015 at 9:00 am
​Wedding
Saturday, September 5th, 2015 at 10:00 am
A Hindu marriage ceremony is a very sacred and auspicious occasion. It marks the start of a new friendship and family. The wedding ceremony will be conducted according to traditional Hindu custom, which dates back many hundreds of years. Many of the rituals are very much alive today and their meanings bring out the essence of Hindu philosophy. Marriage is one of the most important sacraments in Hinduism in the path towards moksha, the ultimate aim of a Hindu - to be one with the soul of the creator.
For a full explanation of the events and for reference during the wedding, click here.
Attire: Semi-formal (Indian or Western dress; note: wedding is outdoors if weather permits; per Indian custom please do not wear black)
For those interested in visiting the inside of the temple, these are the attire regulations at the Mandir: No sleeveless tops. No shorts. No skirts shorter than knee length. Visitors who do not have the appropriate dress code would be requested to wear wraps which are provided in the Haveli
Reception
Saturday, September 5th, 2015
Cocktail Hour at 6:30 pm
Reception at 7:30 pm
Dinner and Dancing to follow until 1:30 am
Attire: Formal, Black-tie optional
(Indian or Western dress)
