Ilapakurthi Household

Haldi & Mehendi

Marinaj Banquets & Events

Sangeet

BAPS Shri Swami Narayan Mandir

Wedding Day

Satyanarayana Vratam

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Our Wedding

Dani and Harsh met through a dating app in 2021. Since then, their love has blossomed into a romance that’s built on laughter, deep conversation, and shared adventures. From their first date to traveling new cities together, they’ve grown as partners and best friends. After a heartfelt proposal, they’re thrilled to begin this next chapter surrounded by the people they love most. They can’t wait to celebrate their special day with you!

Our Story

Haldi (Pelikuthuru/Pelikoduku) Haldi (Pelikuthuru/Pelikoduku) ceremony is a joyful Telugu tradition filled with turmeric, laughter, and love as we celebrate the start of our wedding festivities. This invite-only event is reserved for our closest family, and we can’t wait to share these special moments with you. Come dressed in your brightest yellow/green and be ready for fun, color, and lots of smiles. Breakfast &amp; Lunch included with event Attire: Yellow/green. Either Indian or casual western.

Haldi 

A Mehendi function is a vibrant, pre-wedding South Asian celebration where the bride (and family) get intricate, temporary designs applied to their hands and feet using henna (mehendi) paste, symbolizing good fortune, love and beauty. Dinner included after event Attire: Since this takes place after the Haldi, you will likely be wearing the same clothes.

Mehendi

Sangeet is the Indian pre-wedding party filled with music, singing and dancing. It is very similar to a western "reception" except it happens before the wedding! It serves as a fun way to celebrate the happy couple and their family as they start their life together Cocktail hour begins at 6PM PSTDinner will commence at 9PM PST Attire: Formal Indian or Western attire. Suit/tux for men and cocktail dress/saree for women.

Sangeet/Reception

Formal wedding ceremony will contain a number of different events. Arrive no later than 5pm. The evening will proceed as follows 5PM-6PM PST: Baaraat 6PM-7PM PST: Ganesh Puja &amp; Gowri Puja 7PM-9PM PST: Wedding - The Subba Muhurtham 8:23 PM PST: Official time of Marriage 9PM PST: Dinner will be served Attire: Formal Indian or Western. Suit/Tux/Kurta for Men. Saree/Formal dress for women - please do not wear red.

Wedding Ceremony 

The Satyanarayana Pooja after a wedding is a popular Hindu ritual to seek blessings for a happy, prosperous, and truthful married life, often performed by the couple as their first act together in their new home. This is an invite only event and will be specified on your invitation. Dinner will be served after the event Attire: Indian or Western casual

Satyanarayan Vratam 

Events

We have reserved some designated rooms through the Ayres hotel which is less than 1 mile away from the wedding venue in Chino Hills, CA. Please feel free to use our link below for booking Rooms are available starting at $129 <a href="https://reservations.travelclick.com/17759?groupID=4726945" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://reservations.travelclick.com/17759?groupID=4726945</a> (Open link in new tab) Note: Ontario International (ONT) is the Nearest Airport

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Dress Code

1. Do we need to be there for all events? No, the main events are the Sangeet and Wedding day. The Haldi, Mehendi and Satyanarana Vratam are all smaller events that are for closer family, and are invite only. These invites will be specified in your RSVP.

2. What is the parking situation? For Haldi, Mehendi and Satyanarana Vratam- Parking is in front of Ilapakurthi Residence For Sangeet/Reception- Parking is free and in front/behind the venue For Wedding day events- Parking is free in front of the temple

3. What should we wear? For Haldi/Mehendi- Yellow/green For Sangeet/Reception- Men: Formal suit or tuxWomen: Semi-formal Dress/SareeNo White Dresses For Wedding day- Formal or Indian AttireWomen: Formal or Indian SareeNo Red Sarees For Satyanarayana Vratam: Western Sunday casual or Indian Attire

4. Food accommodations? Food will be served at all events. The Sangeet/Reception will have a variety of options including veg/non veg and both American and Indian food. The wedding day will have dinner that is mostly vegetarian Indian cuisine

Harsh & Dani

Harsh & Dani

H&D

Wedding Day