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DAY CODE:
DAY 0 · ARRIVAL
DAY 1 · CEREMONY
DAY 2 · CELEBRATIONS
DAY 3 · GRAND FINALE
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DAY 0
FAMILY ARRIVALS
WEDNESDAY 28 JANUARY 2027
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ALL DAY
FAMILY ARRIVALS
Hotel Reception · SALT Café
CASUALDinner at SALT Café
// GUYS
Casual — linen shirts, chinos or shorts
Whatever you travelled in
// GALS
Easy summer dress or smart casual
Comfortable travel-friendly look
Family-only arrival day — relaxed and informal. Just get here!
DAY 1
ARRIVAL & WHITE CEREMONY
THURSDAY 29 JANUARY 2027
1
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8 AM – 11 AM
AIRPORT PICKUP
BKK Airport → Hotel
TRAVEL
// GUYS
Smart casual travel wear
Light layers for AC
// GALS
Comfortable travel outfit
Easy layers for the journey
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4 PM – 6 PM
WHITE CEREMONY
Right Beach · Sunset setting
ELEGANT COASTALROMANTIC
// GUYS
Open collar shirts · linens
Optional linen blazers
Light trousers — no dark suits
// GALS
Flowy / chic dresses
Slight shimmer · silk · satin
Pastels and coastal tones preferred
Sunset timing critical — be seated by 4pm sharp
👟  No heels on sand · barefoot welcome
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6 PM – 10 PM
BEACH DINNER
Same Beach · Continuation
SOCIAL · FLUIDSushi · Tapas · Live Grills
// GUYS
Keep ceremony look — evening continues on beach
// GALS
Continue ceremony look or change to equally elegant
No hard seating — relaxed beach setting all evening
👟  Barefoot or sandals
DAY 2
POOL PARTY, MEHENDI & SANGEET
FRIDAY 30 JANUARY 2027
2
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12 PM – 4 PM
POOL PARTY + MEHENDI
Main Pool · Floating décor · DJ
VIBRANT · FUNBBQ · Cocktails
// GUYS
Shorts & floral/printed shirts
Bright colours encouraged
Swimwear ready underneath
// GALS
Beachwear · playful · colourful
Cover-ups or kaftans
Mehendi-friendly — avoid tight sleeves
Mehendi on — wear colours that complement henna tones
👟  Pool shoes · sandals · bare feet
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7 PM – 11 PM
SANGEET NIGHT
Ballroom · Stage + LED + Choreography
GLAM · CHICHIGH ENERGYPremium Buffet
// GUYS
Bandhgala / Tux (Indo-western)
Bold colour or classic black
Pocket square encouraged
// GALS
Lehengas · gowns · sequins
Statement pieces — go bold
Jewellery — the more the better
Big dance night — dress to perform and photograph beautifully
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11 PM – 4 AM
EXTENDED PARTY
Ballroom · Open format · Dance
DANCE ALL NIGHTLate-night snacks
// GUYS
Optional change — keep Sangeet look or go casual
// GALS
Optional change to something more dance-friendly
👟  Dance shoes or flats recommended
DAY 3
BARAAT, PHERAS & GALA RECEPTION
SATURDAY 31 JANUARY 2027
3
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3 PM – 5 PM
BARAAT
Left Parking → Fish Bar · Outdoor procession
PROCESSIONALHIGH ENERGY
// GUYS
Kurtas / Nehru jackets
Lightweight suits
Pagris — ask the family!
// GALS
Couture sarees
Light lehengas or gowns
Ivory / Gold / Muted tones
Heat management critical — light fabrics, stay hydrated. Outdoor procession.
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5 PM – 7 PM
PHERAS / RITUALS
Small Left Beach · Sacred setting
SACRED · INTIMATEChaat · Live counters
// GUYS
Continue Baraat look
Ivory / gold tones for sunset photos
// GALS
Continue Baraat look
Warm rich tones for sunset
Sunset alignment ideal — be in position by 5pm. Sacred ceremony.
👟  Remove footwear for beach rituals
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7 PM – 11 PM
GALA DINNER RECEPTION
Grand Lawns · Formal · Plated dinner
FORMAL · GRANDPlated / Premium Buffet
// GUYS
Dark dress shirts · Suits / Sherwani
Black / Metallic / Deep tones
// GALS
Short dresses / Shimmer / Evening gowns
Metallic · deep jewel tones
The grandest event of the operation. Dress accordingly.
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11 PM – LATE
FINAL AFTER PARTY
Ballroom / Sync · Club Night · Dark Neon
DARK NEONCELEBRATIONComfort food
// GUYS
Dark dress shirts · keep it sleek
Or change to something club-ready
// GALS
Short shimmer dresses · club-ready
Dance floor approved
Last night of the mission — make it count. Optional wind-down after.
👟  Dance shoes · flats · sneakers welcome