Arrival Welcome to Portugal! This is the day to settle in, unwind, and get into vacation mode. There’s nothing officially planned — we know everyone will be arriving at different times, so take it easy, explore the area, and get comfortable in your home for the week. If you’re up for it, we may head […]
Dig Dutty (Not Mandatory) The Dig Dutty is a cherished pre-wedding tradition rooted in Guyanese and Caribbean culture. It’s a vibrant, meaningful day full of symbolic rituals that prepare the bride and groom for their wedding journey — both physically and spiritually. The ceremony usually includes: This isn’t a long formal event — more like […]
Mehndi (Not Manditory) We’re kicking off the celebrations with a relaxed and joyful Mehndi afternoon at the villa — and everyone’s invited to come hang out, snack, mingle, and ease into the week of festivities! Traditionally, this is when the bride has henna (mehndi) applied — a natural plant-based dye used to create beautiful designs […]
What is the Madras Ceremony? The Madras Wedding Ceremony is a vibrant and spiritual celebration rooted in Indo-Guyanese and Tamil traditions — a beautiful fusion of heritage, family, and love. It’s a way for us to honour Kali’s Tamil and Guyanese roots and the generations before us who carried these traditions across oceans. This ceremony […]
Reception Dinner Garden Party We’re closing out the wedding festivities with an unforgettable garden party reception — a celebration of love, laughter, and our incredible fusion of cultures. The party will begin in the early afternoon and carry into the night under the stars. We’ll start with cocktails and a grazing table, followed by a […]
April 9–11, 2026Quinta de Cabanas, Douro, Portugal After all the dancing, celebrating, and memory-making, the final couple of days are all about relaxing, connecting, and soaking in the last bit of magic together. Day After the Reception – April 9 We’re planning a casual brunch at the villa for anyone who wants to gather, reminisce, […]