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

Welcome the newlyweds! In traditional Persian celebrations, the highest energy of the night happens the moment the couple enters the room. We invite everyone to stand, surround the couple, and join in on a high-energy welcoming dance filled with rhythmic clapping (کف زدن) to celebrate their arrival.

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.