On our first night at Samode, we would like to invite all our wedding guests to a welcome dinner. Ask the bartender for your favourite cocktail and prepare to step-up to the dance floor.

This will be a fun and social gathering to kick-start the wedding festivities!

Indowestern, dark colours with sparkle and shine.

Just like us, we know that a lot of our favourite people like to show off their best dance moves on the dance floor. Join us for a fun filled after party at Sangram Hall, Samode Bagh from 10:30 PM onwards.

Join us in the auspicious pre-wedding rituals to bless the soon to-be-married couple as they embark on their journey.

Guests staying at Samode Palace will be driven to Samode Bagh to participate in the festivities.

Indian semi formal

For Ladies – Mustard and Hot Pink/Orange ombre shades 

For Gents – Just add a solid Mustard/Hot Pink/Orange colour to your ensemble

Haldi Ceremony is a fun Indian pre-wedding tradition that marks the beginning of the wedding rituals. A paste prepared with turmeric (haldi), milk, sandalwood, gram flour primarily, is rubbed onto the bride’s and groom’s skin before a ceremonial bath.

But do you know why the beautiful ritual is very significant in Indian weddings? Here’s why read more

After lunch, we invite all of our guests to join us for Jaago: a time to dance and sing in honour of the age-old tradition of alerting everyone about the upcoming wedding!

Gharholi marks the final pre-wedding ritual of getting the bride and groom ready for their big day! All our relatives and friends are requested to accompany us as we collect and bring the holy water in the gharholi to the bride and groom.

A combined procession for Jaago and Gharholi will be carried out inside the venue.

Jaago is an evening filled with lights and joy. It is a time for singing and dancing where female friends and relatives take turns carrying a gagger (a decorated earthen pot lit with candles) read more

Gharoli ceremony involves female relatives and friends visiting a Gurudwara to fill beautifully decorated clay pots (Gharoli) with holy water, singing and dancing along the way. Before donning their wedding attire, the bride and groom take a ceremonial bath with this water.

It is finally time for the much-awaited evening of Band, Baaja and Baraati!

Just before Baraat, please join us for the traditional Pre-Baraat rituals:
• Sehera Bandi
• Surma Powai
• Sarbala
• Ghud Chadai

After Baraat, we will have Jaimaal read more

Venue: All Pre-Baraat rituals will be held at the Sheesh Mahal, Samode Palace

Time: Pre-Baraat rituals will start at 6:00 PM

Safa tying - 6 pm at Baraat collection point near Samode Palace. Bagh guests will be dropped directly at the point.

Baraat will start at 7:00 PM from the collection point on the way to Samode Palace.

Indian traditional formal

In this unique ceremony, the maternal uncle of the bride gifts her Churha which is a set of 21 bangles of red and cream colour. The ceremony is held as the first thing on the morning of the wedding. This is usually attended by the bride’s family and friends, mostly in their night dress. All the family members touch the bangles turn by turn to bless the bride and send their heartiest wishes for her new life. The bride is then asked to close her eyes and her uncle slips the Churha on her hands. The bride fasts till the ceremony is over. The friends and sisters of the bride then tie the Kalire around her wrist or to one of her bangles which are umbrella-shaped ornaments.

Before entering the Gurudwara, please cover your heads and wash your hands and feet. Once inside the Gurudwara, pay respect to Guru Granth Sahib (the holy text of Sikhism), then proceed to take your seats.

Ardaas:
During the Ardaas, or the congregational prayer, everyone stands together to reflect on their inner values. 

Anand Karaj:
The Sikh wedding ceremony is known as "Anand Karaj" which means 'Blissful Union’ or ‘Ceremony of Joy’. This is a religious ceremony in which two individuals are joined in a partnership of two equals. 

The Laavan Pheras:
The Laavan is the most crucial part of the ceremony that unites the couple together through four verses of scripture and religious messaging read more

Indian traditional formal, pastel colours

After Anand Karaj at Samode Palace, we will proceed to Samode Bagh for lunch. Traditionally, the lunch (known as ‘langar’) given after the wedding is a vegetarian fare. No alcohol is served with this meal. We hope everyone will welcome this change and take this opportunity to relax and unwind.

Erin and Sahib are excited to invite all of their guests to witness their English wedding ceremony.

An English wedding begins with all guests taking their seats 15 minutes prior to the ceremony start time with the first row of seats being reserved for immediate family. Tradition dictates that the groom waits at the alter for his bride. Guests stand when the bride enters to watch her walk down the aisle with her father. The ceremony will officially begin with the officiant welcoming guests and asking that they be seated. The officiant will then proceed to guide the couple through their vows. The vows they will make are promises to each other on how they intend to navigate their life together as a married couple. After their vows, it is time for the exchange of wedding rings. The ceremony ends with the groom being given permission to kiss his bride. The bride and groom then walk up the aisle together followed by their bridesmaid and best man, parents, and the rest of their guests.

Indian or Western formal

Following the English Wedding there will be a fun reception including delicious food and plenty of drinks! Some important traditions will take place such as the newlyweds first dance, father and daughter dance and cutting of the wedding cake! This is a time for celebration and to party in a relaxed setting where guests can chat and dance the night away.