The Indian Wedding

Cecilie & Samar

19 – 21 February 2027

Hyatt Regency Chandigarh, India

The Celebrations

Four events over two days, all at the Hyatt Regency Chandigarh unless we tell you otherwise.

  1. Friday 19 February · Noon

    Haldi & Mehendi

    A relaxed daytime party: turmeric paste (haldi) for the couple, and henna designs on the hands for anyone who wants them.

    Hands decorated with henna at an Indian wedding

  2. Friday 19 February · Evening

    Sangeet

    An evening of music, dancing and performances. Expect to be pulled onto the dance floor.

    A woman dancing in a lehenga at a wedding celebration

  3. Saturday 20 February · Morning

    Gurdwara Ceremony & Wedding Lunch

    The Sikh wedding ceremony (Anand Karaj) at the Gurdwara, followed by lunch.

    A gurdwara with a golden dome reflected in water

  4. Saturday 20 February · Evening

    Wedding Dinner Reception

    The big party. Dinner, dancing and celebrating late.

    A candlelit wedding venue decorated with flowers

  5. Sunday 21 February

    Breakfast & Checkout

What to Wear

You'll need four outfits, one for each event. In North India most people wear Punjabi suits and lehengas rather than saris.

Men in yellow kurtas dressed for a haldi celebration

Haldi & Mehendi

Yellow

Anything yellow. It's a bright, cheerful daytime event.

A couple in glamorous mint green outfits at a wedding party

Sangeet

Glamorous, any colour

Any glamorous outfit in any colour. Sparkle is encouraged.

A guest in a Punjabi suit with a dupatta covering her head

Gurdwara

Simple & modest

A bit simpler, not too much skin. Everyone covers their head and removes their shoes inside, so bring a scarf (dupatta).

A woman in an embroidered royal blue lehenga

Wedding Reception

All out

Your fanciest lehenga. This is the night to go all out.

Tip: shop in Chandigarh

Chandigarh is a great place to buy or rent Indian outfits. If you want to shop there, arrive at least a day early. We're happy to point you to good shops.

Getting There

Flights from Norway

There's no direct route, so pick whichever of these gives you the best connection:

  • 1. Fly to Delhi, taxi to Chandigarh

    The most common option. The drive is roughly 4–5 hours.

  • 2. Fly to Delhi, then fly on to Chandigarh

    Worth it if the connection times work.

  • 3. Fly to Mumbai, then fly on to Chandigarh

    A good alternative if Mumbai flights are cheaper.

Taxis in India

  • ◆Taxis can get shady, especially at airports.
  • ◆Use Uber or Ola (India's version of Uber) instead of hailing a cab.
  • ◆Travel in groups where you can.
  • ◆We don't recommend women taking a taxi alone.

Travel with us

We're flying into Delhi on 13 February and taking a taxi to Chandigarh. If you're arriving around the same time, you're welcome to join us.

22 February – 1 March

Friends & Family Trip

After the wedding we're going on a trip with friends and family, from Monday 22 February to 1 March. You are very welcome to join!

We're still working out the details, and plans may change depending on how many people come. Let us know if you're interested.

Message Samar or Cecilie

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Gifts

Your presence is the greatest gift of all. For those joining us in India, the trip is more than enough.

We also married in Norway

Our Norwegian wedding was on Hvaler in June 2026. You can still look back at it here.

Norway & our story