2:30 PM | Gates Open & Welcome Tea شربت

Guests arrive at the garden; the Sweet Tea and Sharbat Bar is open.

3:00 PM | The Persian Ceremony سفره عقد

The traditional sitting ceremony begins at the outdoor Sofreh.

3:45 PM | Ceremony Concludes

Guests move to the cocktail area; couple takes portraits.

4:00 PM | Cocktail Hour

Saffron Mint Juleps flow; passed Southern bites and Noon-o-Paneer-o-Sabzi are served.

5:15 PM | The Grand Entrance

5:30 PM | The Family Feast (Dinner)

Dinner buffet opens (Kebabs, Ghormeh Sabzi, Saffron Rice, and Cast-Iron Cornbread).

6:00 PM |The Lightning Table Dash

A race across the room to get a photo with every single table in one song.

7:00 PM | Cake Cutting & Dessert Lounge Opens

The Persian Love Cake and Momo’s Red Velvet Cake are cut. The Samovar hot tea station opens with a selection of fruits and sweets.

7:30 PM | Speeches & The Poetry Reading شعرخوانی

Toasts from loved ones, concluding with a short Hafez poem reading.

7:40 PM | The Bouquet Toss

The bride invites everyone to the floor, whether single, dating, or happily married. We are gathering the whole room together to share a special moment of love and blessings with all of our favorite people.

7:45 PM | Open Mingling & Garden Socializing

Relaxed, unstructured time for dancing, lounging, and lawn games.