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RRishi & Esha
The weekend

Seven events, four days

The weekend starts with dinner on Thursday and ends late Saturday night. Sunday is for goodbyes and travel home. We hope you'll join us for every event on your invitation.

Thu, Mar 4

Thu, Mar 4 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMWelcome dinner
Casa Azulai

Dinner and drinks with everyone arriving in Puebla. Come when you land and stay as long as you like.

Casual

Fri, Mar 5

Fri, Mar 5 · 1:30 PM – 2:30 PMHaldi
Hotel Quinta Real PueblaAv. 7 Poniente 103, Col. Centro Histórico, 72000 Puebla, Pue., México

A short, joyful ritual where family and friends bless us with turmeric paste for good luck. It opens straight into the Mela — when the Haldi winds down, you are already exactly where the rest of the afternoon happens, same courtyard, no need to go anywhere. Wear yellow.

Transportation: At the hotel.

Yellow · Indian or WesternContinues into the Mela — same courtyard
Fri, Mar 5 · 1:30 PM – 5:00 PMMela
Hotel Quinta Real PueblaAv. 7 Poniente 103, Col. Centro Histórico, 72000 Puebla, Pue., México

The Mela runs all afternoon in the same courtyard as the Haldi, with the Haldi as its opening act. After that it turns into a full afternoon fair — food stalls, drinks, games, and music. There is time afterward to rest and change before the Sangeet.

Transportation: At the hotel.

Yellow · Indian or WesternContinues from the Haldi — same courtyard
Fri, Mar 5 · 6:30 PM – 11:00 PMSangeet
Hotel Quinta Real PueblaAv. 7 Poniente 103, Col. Centro Histórico, 72000 Puebla, Pue., México

Family and friends will perform dances, then everyone joins the dance floor. The evening takes place in the hotel courtyard.

Transportation: At the hotel.

Indian festive

Sat, Mar 6

Sat, Mar 6 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMBaraat
Molino de Enmedio

The groom's side will dance to the ceremony grounds, where the bride's side will meet them. Everyone is part of the procession, so wear shoes you can dance in.

Transportation: Shuttles will run from Hotel Quinta Real Puebla to Molino de Enmedio. Please take the shuttle instead of driving.

Indian or Western formal
Sat, Mar 6 · 12:15 PM – 3:00 PMCeremony
Molino de Enmedio

Our ceremony will combine Indian and Western traditions, with explanations along the way. Lunch follows at the same venue. This event is outdoors, so please wear sunscreen.

Transportation: Stay at Molino de Enmedio after the Baraat. Shuttles will return to the hotel after lunch.

Indian or Western formal
Sat, Mar 6 · 6:30 PM – 3:00 AMReception
Museo San Pedro Arte

Dinner, drinks, and dancing at Museo San Pedro Arte until late. The venue is about a 15-minute walk from the hotel.

Transportation: Walk about 15 minutes through the historic center, or take a shuttle from the hotel.

Western formal