2:00 PM
Guest arrival
Arrive, ride the driveway shuttle up to the house, and settle in with mango lassi shots, shikanji, water, dry fruits, and nuts.
Wedding Program
Friday by
the Sound.
Friday, September 4, 2026 at The Admiral's House. Ceremony, dinner, dancing, and the best view in town.
2:00 PM Arrival
2:30 PM Baraat
3:35 PM Ceremony
6:30 PM Dinner
8:15 PM Dancing
01 / THE FLOW
Your day at a glance
A guest-friendly guide to the celebration. Times may shift slightly on the day, but this is the shape of the afternoon and evening.
2:30 PM
Baraat begins
Gather for the groom’s procession — music, energy, and the official beginning of the afternoon.
2:50 PM
Milni + Aarti welcome
The baraat concludes with a traditional welcome before guests make their way toward the ceremony.
3:15 PM
Guests seated
Please find your seat so the ceremony can begin smoothly.
3:35 PM
Hindu ceremony
The ceremony blends Hindu wedding traditions with a few personal additions from Aakanchha and Christopher. Guests are invited to listen, participate when prompted, and send blessings throughout.
Ganesh Puja — opening blessing
The ceremony begins by invoking Lord Ganesh, remover of obstacles, to bless the couple as they begin this next chapter. Guests may be invited to chant “Aum” together, creating a shared moment of good wishes and positive energy.
Kanya Agaman — arrival of the bride
Aakanchha is escorted to the mandap, the ceremonial platform. In the tradition described for the ceremony, the bride enters as Lakshmi, symbolizing prosperity, grace, and auspiciousness.
Jaimala — exchange of garlands
Aakanchha and Christopher exchange flower garlands, a joyful gesture of welcome, mutual respect, and consent to share their lives. The removal of the antarpat, or veil between them, symbolizes setting aside differences and beginning to act as one.
Kanyadaan + Hasta Melap — families join hands
The families bless the union as the couple’s hands are brought together. The ceremony text reframes kanyadaan not as “giving away” a daughter, but as gaining a son and joining families in equality, love, and trust.
Granthi Bandhan — tying the knot
A cloth is tied between the couple, symbolizing unity between Aakanchha, Christopher, and their families. The knot may include rice, flowers, turmeric, grass, and a coin — blessings for responsibility, joy, health, resilience, and shared prosperity.
Mangal Phera + sacred fire
The couple circles the sacred fire, which acts as an eternal witness. The pheras represent commitments around dharma, prosperity, love, and liberation; offerings into the fire symbolize intention and karma — what the couple offers into the world together.
Sindoor, mangalsutra/thaali + blessings
Christopher applies sindoor, red vermillion, and adorns Aakanchha with wedding necklaces as emblems of love, devotion, protection, and two souls walking as one. Married women from the family may also bless the bride with sindoor.
Sweets, vows + rings
The couple feeds each other sweets, symbolizing that they will share and nourish one another in life. They will also exchange personal vows and rings as part of their ceremony.
Ashirwad — final blessings
The ceremony closes with blessings from family, elders, the priestess, and guests. Guests may be invited to raise both hands in blessing or shower flower petals as the couple exits together.
4:30 PM
Cocktail hour
After the ceremony, enjoy live chaat, passed appetizers, drinks, and time by the water while family and couple portraits are taken.
6:00 PM
Reception seating
Guests are invited indoors for the reception portion of the evening.
6:15 PM
Couple entrance
Aakanchha and Christopher enter the reception and welcome everyone to the evening.
6:30 PM
Dinner buffet
Dinner begins buffet-style, with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
7:15 PM
Speeches + toasts
Toast time begins after guests have moved through the buffet.
8:00 PM
Special dances
The evening turns toward the dance floor with family dances, the first dance, and mingling by the tables.
8:15 PM
Dance floor opens
One big group photo to start the party, then open dancing.
8:30 PM
Dessert + tea
Dessert service begins, with tea and filter coffee available into the evening.
11:30 PM
Celebration concludes
Thank you for spending the day with us. Please use the on-site shuttles for the driveway as you depart.