06:00 AM — Hair & makeup artists arrive for bride, bridesmaids, mothers, close female family. Begin hair styling and makeup. 06:30 AM — Groom / groomsmen start getting ready (shaving, dressing, grooming). 07:00 AM — Vendor arrival: decorators, florist, photographer for “detail shots” (rings, invite, shoes, henna, etc.). 07:30 AM — Photographer starts capturing “getting ready” moments: bride + bridesmaids unpacking dresses, putting on accessories; groom & groomsmen preparations. 08:30 AM — Lunch or light refreshment for bridal party and staff. Ensure everyone stays hydrated and relaxed. 09:00 AM — Bride dresses, final touches (jewelry, veil, perfume). Groom / groomsmen finalize outfits. 09:30 AM — Family / bridal party first portraits. If doing a “first look” (seeing each other before ceremony), schedule that around this time. Mid Afternoon: Ceremony 11:30 AM — Guests begin to arrive at ceremony venue. Ushers welcome, seats, distribute programs / orders of service if used. 12:00 PM —

It symbolizes purification — of mind, body, and soul — before the bride starts this new chapter. It’s believed to cleanse negative energy and ward off the evil eye. Auspicious Beginnings & New Start The yellow colour of turmeric is considered very auspicious in many Indian traditions: it stands for brightness, fertility, positivity, fresh beginnings. Wearing yellow during Haldi, the glow etc., all tie into this. Herzindagi Beauty & Glow Traditionally, Haldi is believed to give the bride a natural glow on her wedding day. It helps with skin brightness, removing dead skin, giving freshness. There is also belief it helps soothe or calm pre‑wedding jitters.The ceremony brings together close female relatives and friends. It reinforces familial ties, allows elders to give blessings, advice, emotional support. It helps reduce stress and creates leeway for expressing affection, humor, and support. Symbol of Purity and Cleansing Turmeric is symbolically pure. Applying it is considered cleansing