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Aakash & Marian

November 7–9, 2024 • Detroit, MI

Aakash & Marian

November 7–9, 2024 • Detroit, MI

A&M

Aakash & Marian Home Page Banner
November 7–9, 2024
Detroit
MI

Pithi & Mehendi

Thursday, November 7, 2024
5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
1114 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI, 48226
Kicking off the wedding festivities with colorful Indian customs - the pithi and mehendi!

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

5:00 PM–6:00 PM

Pithi

Attire: Colorful Indian or Western Semi-Formal
The pithi is the tradition of beautifying the bride and groom before their Big Day; family and friends apply pithi (or haldi - a paste made with turmeric, sandalwood, rose water and natural ingredients) on Aakash and Marian. It is believed to bring good luck and fortune to the couple.

6:00 PM–9:00 PM

6:00 PM–9:00 PM

Mehendi

Following the pithi, friends and family are welcome to have intricate mehendi (henna) designs applied to their hands, followed by dinner.

Hindu Wedding Ceremony

Friday, November 8, 2024
Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
1114 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI, 48226

10:00 AM

10:00 AM

Grah Shanti

Attire: Indian or Western Semi-Formal
A prayer for a peaceful and auspicious beginning for Aakash and Marian. Light lunch to follow

4:00 PM

4:00 PM

Hindu Wedding Ceremony

Attire: Indian or Western Formal
Join us in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony, followed by dinner.

Catholic Wedding Ceremony & Reception

November 9, 2024

1:30 PM–2:00 PM

1:30 PM–2:00 PM

Ceremony

Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament
9844 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48202, United States
Attire: Black-Tie Optional
Join us for the Catholic ceremony

6:30 PM–12:30 AM

6:30 PM–12:30 AM

Reception

The Henry Ford Museum
20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124-4088
Attire: Black-Tie Optional
Join us for dinner, drinks and dancing in the museum. Please bring your ID if you plan to take part in alcoholic beverages.