Lori and Aran

With weddings of non-Catholic faith we are always thorough and ask the couple for a detailed list of moments, in order of time, so that we know how to apply our rigorous planning and coordination. So here's theirs:

Day 1 was scheduled to host the western ceremony - which they hoped could happen outside, in front of the ancient white chapel on the property. They expressed their love for a tasteful guitar music as a background fabric, and an all-white theme for the day. Day 2 and 3 would be solely dedicated to rituals of Indian religion. 

A Mayian ceremony in the morning of the second day, where both bride and groom would be rubbed by family and friends with a paste of many colours - intended to cleanse and prepare them for the main wedding rite. The Mehndi which had to happen on the day before the Indian celebration - recommended by us in the afternoon - intended only for the bride and the women in the family. An artist would paint henna designs over hands, feet and other parts of their bodies. Lori wanted a cozy area in the venue where cushions, carpets and colourful pillows could be placed in the form of a circle to welcome the group, and be faithful to the tradition. 

For the Mendhi party, they had thought of a barbecue-style dinner to serve abundant food and fun during the event. We were told to not stress about the music, as they would bring their own DJ from the UK, who knew all about the Punjabi dances. 

Day 3 would see the actual Sikh ceremony happen. Started off by the Milni ritual for breakfast at 8, a meeting with the Sikh gurudwara coming from Rome at 10am and followed by the Anand Karaj ceremony, to be performed sitting on carpets on the floor. At the end of the matrimony, the couple was leaning towards a light lunch, rigorously vegetarian and alchool free, to be able to say goodbye to all the guests in the early afternoon.