Geetanjali & Gulshan

May 16–18, 2025 • Victoria, BC, Canada
37 Days To Go!

Geetanjali & Gulshan

May 16–18, 2025 • Victoria, BC, Canada
37 Days To Go!

Q + A

Hindu wedding

We are so excited to celebrate our traditional Hindu wedding with you! We wanted to let you know that we will not be having a traditional wedding party like bridesmaids or groomsmen. In Hindu weddings, the focus is on the joining of two families, and everyone present plays a vital role in blessing the couple. Here's a simple idea of what to expect: Colorful Celebrations: Expect vibrant colors, beautiful traditional attire, and joyful music. Meaningful Rituals: The ceremony involves ancient rituals performed by a priest, around a sacred fire. These rituals symbolize the couple's commitment and blessings for a happy marriage. Family Focus: Our families will be very involved in the ceremonies, and your presence is a blessing to us. Longer Ceremony: Hindu wedding ceremonies can be longer than Western ceremonies, so please be prepared to enjoy an immersive cultural experience. Festive Atmosphere: there will be many opportunities to celebrate, eat delicious food, and share in our joy. If you have any questions around what to expect then reach out to us.

Unplugged Wedding

We will be having an unplugged ceremony, so please kindly turn off all electronic devices during the saat phere (wedding vows). We’ve asked a professional photographer to capture this special moment so that you can sit back, relax and enjoy it with us. Our beautiful images will be available after the wedding.

Can I bring a plus one?

Unfortunately, only those who have received an email invitation are invited. We want to keep our wedding small and intimate with our closest friends and family. We thank you for understanding!

Why are the Mehndi and Haldi events only for the wedding party?

Both are small traditional events important to Hindu culture generally held at a family member's house. It mainly consistent of family members, however, we have decided to include our friends. We look forward to celebrating with you on our wedding day!

Bar

We cannot wait to party with you! There will be alcohol served after the ceremony, during the reception table wine with dinner, and after dinner we will be switching to a $5.00 bar. The venue accepts credit card, debit, cash, and tabs can be started as well.

What to wear?

Guests are welcome to wear whatever they feel most comfortable in! Please avoid wearing red colour. We have no dress code. The ceremony will occur in the outdoor patio and the reception will be an indoor hall. Those who wish to wear traditional Indian clothes and want recommendations of where to buy, please contact either of us.

Parking

Fireside Grill has plenty of guest parking for free. If you are unable to find a parking stall then you should be able to find street parking or parking in the shopping mall next door.

Wedding gifts

Our friends & family ♥ Your presence at our wedding is truly the greatest gift we could ask for. We are so excited to celebrate our special day with each of you. As we are already blessed with everything we need, we have decided not to create a traditional gift registry. However, if you would still like to contribute to our future together, a monetary gift would be deeply appreciated. We want you not to stress about this so much. More than anything, we cherish your love and support. We can't wait to share this joyous occasion with you.