What Are The Vibes?
Let’s make it clear, we love a party.
Every Summer we throw a barbecue on our upstairs deck called Roof Jam. Every Autumn it’s our annual Halloween bash, Boos & Booze. And every Winter, we travel to the Caribbean to party in the sun, sand and surf.
To us a wedding is a party celebrating love, family and friends. So we have set out to throw the ultimate party which is 6 amazing events with the people we love the most in this world. Get ready for an experience that will leave you wanting No Other Vibe.
Let’s start this off right with a night of Caribbean, Mexican and Indian cuisine, flowing libations and dancing under the stars.
Thursday
November 6th
6PM—10PM
Lily Terrace Garden
THE VIBES
Located on an outdoor terrace with a covered gazebo and surrounded by a garden, this evening dance party is our way of welcoming everyone and for everyone to let loose!
WELCOME PARTY
HALDI
HALDI
Auspicious beginnings and endless joy flow through this colorful ritual where we invite our families, loved ones and friends to bless us with turmeric.
Friday
November 7th
10AM — 12PM
Caribbean Beach
THE VIBES
This event has slightly religious undertones, which means no booze. Don’t worry we’ll more than make up for it later that evening, and we’ll still keep the party going with a fun and lighthearted time hanging out on the beach.
The celebration continues as we bring the beauty, pageantry and flavors of India to Mexico.
Friday
November 7th
5PM—9PM
Caribbean Lounge
THE VIBES
Mehndi translates to henna in Hindi, and this will truly be a Mehndi party with artists on hand to create henna designs on anyone who wants a little more flair for the wedding celebration. Enjoy Indian street food, plenty of drinks and a few dance performances by the bride, the groom and other friends and family.
MEHNDI PARTY
BARAAT
Saturday
November 8th
9AM—10AM
The Path to
Cusco Terrace
THE VIBES
The baraat is the Groom’s Party with friends and family as he travels to meet his Bride. We’ll combine Bollywood, Bhangra, and hip-hop music into a festive parade of dancing and celebration.
Join us as we solidify our love and bond in this life and the next with the sparkling Caribbean Sea as our background.
Saturday
November 8th
10AM—12PM
Cusco Terrace
THE VIBES
Our most traditional event, and another without booze, is being held on a beautiful outdoor terrace. For those that have never been to a HIndu wedding, sometimes they can be a bit long. But we will try to keep it as short as we can and don’t worry, we’ll be serving refreshments to help ward off hunger and to keep you cool.
HINDU CEREMONY
COCKTAIL HOUR & RECEPTION
Let’s celebrate Love, Life and all the wonderful things ahead as we dance the night away.
Saturday
November 8th
6PM—11PM
Ballroom
THE VIBES
It’s our final event of the weekend, so let’s go out with a bang. Come dressed to the nines and let the champagne flow!
What Should I Wear?
We get it, it’s an Indian destination wedding so the fashion options seem endless.
We want all of our guests to feel comfortable, so please take this as guidance and not as a mandate. Indian or American attire is welcomed at any of our events. Here are some ideas.
ATTIRE
Indian Considerations:
Light salwar kameez or kurti/kurta with casual pants
Beach Day Party
American Considerations:
Beach dress or bathing suit with coverup, shorts and a polo
HALDI
ATTIRE
Indian Considerations:
Festive lehenga or saree,
heavier kurta set
Festive Cocktail
American Considerations:
Semi-formal cocktail dress, dress pants/shirt combo
MEHNDI PARTY
ATTIRE
Indian Considerations:
Light-weight saree or lehenga with festive decor, heavier kurta pajama
Daytime Semi-Formal
American Considerations:
Daytime formal dress,
daytime suit
HINDU CEREMONY
ATTIRE
Reasonably priced with lots of selections for women and men; standard and custom sizing is available and ships to anywhere in the US.
Black Tie Formal
American Considerations:
Ballroom gown or black-tie formal, tuxedo or black tie suit
COCKTAIL & RECEPTION
ATTIRE
Looking for a place to shop Indian fashions?
Here are some to check out:
WELCOME PARTY
Evening Garden Party
American Considerations:
Cocktail dresses,
dress pants/shirt combo
Indian Considerations:
Light-weight saree
or kurta pajama
Another option is shopping in your local Indian neighborhood, if your city has one. Just let them know you’re going to a wedding and they’ll give you lots of fashion options.
Lashkaraa
Verified retail partner for all current Indian designers, and where Sonali & Damon purchased the majority of their wedding celebration attire.
They do have a location in Chicago (West Loop) and can customize anything.
Studio East 6
Indian Considerations:
Heavy saree or lehengas,
Sherwani
Where Are We Staying?
We have secured a group rate for everyone through our travel company, Shaadi Destinations.
Please click the button below to book your resort stay and set up airport transfers.
While official celebrations kick off on Thursday, November 6th in the evening, we encourage arriving at the resort at least one day prior. It’s a large property with a lot of things to do, you’ll get some extras if you stay 4+ days, and there will be an unofficial pool party hangout at the adults-only pool on Wednesday.
Reservations must be made through our discounted group block in order to attend wedding events. Additional charges will be assessed to receive a wedding wristband required to attend wedding events if not booking through our group block with Shaadi Destinations (i.e. using Expedia or even on Moon Palace's website is not permitted).
If you want to upgrade your room or have any questions not covered on the the travel website, send an email to support@shaadidestinations.com with the subject line “Sonali and Damon.”