Haldi Carnival
Phool & Fitoor
Flowers, haldi and carnival colour — an afternoon to play, laugh and be a little silly in the sun.
- Time
- 12:30 PM onwards
- Where
- Central Lawn
Save the Date
Scratch the gold to reveal the days.
Tuesday1stDecember
Wednesday2ndDecember
The countdown has begun
The Celebrations
Eight chapters, one story — all at The Fern, Surat.
Day OneTuesday, 1st December
Ceremony
Shagun
The first official coming together of both families — a mutual yes, sealed with an exchange of blessings.
- Time
- 7:00 PM onwards
- Where
- Gulmohar Hall
Sangeet
Dazzle & Dhamaal
The sangeet — a night of shimmer, music and dancing until the feet give up.
- Time
- 8:30 PM onwards
- Where
- Gulmohar Hall
Day TwoWednesday, 2nd December
Ceremony
Tel Baan
The family's married women bless the couple with oil and haldi, touched on with fresh durva grass.
- Time
- 9:00 AM
- Where
- Poolside
Mayra
Mayra Ri Raunak
A cherished Marwari ritual, when the nanihal arrives with blessings and the bhaat for the family.
- Time
- 12:30 PM onwards
- Where
- Gulmohar Hall
Baarat
Baarat Royale
The groom rides in to the beat of the dhol. Bring your best moves — this procession dances all the way.
- Time
- 7:30 PM
- Where
- The Fern, Surat
Varmala
Varmala & Vows
Two garlands, one promise. And then the reception begins under the open sky.
- Time
- 9:00 PM
- Where
- The Fern, Surat
- And then
- Followed by Reception in the Lawns
Phere
Phere & Forever
Seven rounds of the sacred fire, under a midnight sky.
- Time
- Midnight · 1:30 AM onwards
- Where
- The Fern, Surat
The Wardrobe Planner
What to Wear
This is a little guide, not a rulebook — make it your own and come ready to celebrate!
Tuesday, 1st December
Carnival
Phool & Fitoor
Relaxed flowing silhouettes in soft, refreshing hues of pastels.
Tuesday, 1st December
Sangeet
Dazzle & Dhamaal
Her: Sequins · Metallics · Shimmer
Him: Western or Indo-western · Deep Dark Hues
Wednesday, 2nd December
Mayra
Mayra Ri Raunak
Ethnic or Smart Casual
Colour Palette is the Only Cue.
Wednesday, 2nd December
The Wedding
Baarat Royale · Varmala & Vows · Phere & Forever
Classic Indian Traditional – Anything you love
Your Choice, Our Honour
33°CBy day
15°CBy night
Before you pack your bags
Bring 100% energy for daytime's 33°C with breezy light fits.
Nighttime dips to 15°C, so layer up with light jackets or shawls under the stars.
Stay cool in the sun, glam up by night!
Where it all happens
The Venue
The Fern by Marriott, Surat
The Fern Vishranta Resort, Kamrej–Surat
Series by Marriott · Kamrej, Surat, Gujarat
Every celebration — from the carnival on the lawn to the phere at midnight — is at the resort. Arrive once, and stay in the story.
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Will we see you there?
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