Sharma-Fallone Wedding Notes

The Baraat will start towards the south of the parking lot, against the building. We will meet in the "start" region, out of sight of the front of Pomona. Once everyone is present and Keshov is on the horse, we will start walking accross the front of the Blue Barn building to the front of Pomona:

Once you hear the music, it's critical that you dance! Dance your like you've never danced before!!! Basically, have a party and make some noise. The point of this tradiation is get everyone's attention to the fact that the groom is arriving. The dancing keeps going up to the point that groom's party meets up with the brides party at the front of Pomona.

The guests of the bride can watch grooms arrival and join in on the dancing as the groom's party gets nearer.

@Heather: Please set up in the area shown above, with ample room for a large group of people to stay out of side of Pomona. Someone will bring a blanket directly to you when you arrive, during set up.

@Diana: I'm thinking that a single shooter with each party at this point is the way to go. The bride is not technically supposed to be outside with her party, so maybe a few pictures of her seeing this party through the window?

@Josh: I'm thinking it's best that to stay with the groom's party and document the progression from that point of view. People will probably have videos on their phones from the other perspective that can be used. Feel free to hand-off the Zoom phone/camera to a Bobby or Arun during this time.

@Steve: Dhol music should start up as soon as we can see someone from the groom's party in the parking lot (or once the group starts moving). The transition from this to the Milni (next event) is pretty fluid, so you're fine to keep the dhol music going through the next event and people will likely be dancing during the Milni as well. Consider adjusting the volume down a bit during the Milni so it's in the background more.

Depending on the temperature, we will either do meeting of the families outside, in-front of Pomona or within the attrium at Pomona (where we have a greenery wall). The people that will be meeting each other are:

@Hannah: The garlands with white and gold (but not roses), will be used at this time. People will hand them off to each other after they are taken out.

@Diana: One shooter will likely be dedicated to this for as long as it goes, with some people wanting pictures with the garlands afterwards. The shots listed above are "must get" shots.

@Hannah, @Steve, @Josh: If the milni is going on longer than 1:20 or people want to stay back to take pictures with the garlands, we are good to have me proceed to the mandap. Steve can just play the processional music and I'll start heading over there. It's ok for people to be left behind or have the milni still going on while I'm getting in the mandap (in Indian culture).

@Josh: A classic video shot that we want is a close up of our feet as we walk around the fire. Typically used as a video with a more dramatic audio behind it. Walking around the fire signifys the point at which we are officially married.

@Steve: Will discuss on-site about background music with the pujari. Feel free to remind me with a call. Priyanka will explictly cue you for the right time to start the dance.

Was inspired to throw together a drink that makes use of extra Pino Grigio that I don't want to drink. Made the following mix and put it in a martini glass with a lime twist around an ice ball garnish:

• Lemon slice, Mint leaves from one sprig, Lime slices - muddled added ice
• 1 oz Triple Sec
• 2 oz Club Soda
• 2 oz Pinot Grigio (can try a swap for Reisling?)
• Cap full of Grapefruit bitters mix
• Shaken then double strained into martini glass

Gave a fresh "minty, tart" taste without being over bearing. Cait really likes this drink.

The bulk of the Indian Ceremony will be from 12:30-2:30 on Friday, May 6th. This span of time covers the arrival of the groom on the horse, meeting of the families at the front of Pomona, all the ceremonial things occurring under the mandap, and the recession from the mandap.

• Please have a Zoom meeting spanning 12:15-3:00pm EST to cover this region of time with live streaming

As discussed, groomsmen Amit "Bobby" Sharma or Arun Venkataraman (the tallest Indian there) can take over streaming (hold your phone) while things are in motion to allow you to focus on the proper videography.

1. Pomona is right off Manitou Rd, which you will be following for some time. The thing to recognize is that there is a large church on the right side, that takes up 1000+ft before the entrance to Blue Barn/Pomona. Slow down in this region and look for the turn off.
2. Park anywhere in the large lot.
3. The wedding venue (Pomona) is the building to the left (north). Head up the curved walkway and to the front doors. You should be met by our wedding coordinator, Hannah. Please text her as your arriving.
4. When you enter, there is a Groom's Suite directly to the right. Hannah or her delegate will help you get in there to get ready. Help yourself to any of the snacks/water in there. Take water bottles with you or ask Hannah to bring some out to the floor so if you guys need a sip while you're out there.

We selected the $19/person option. There are some loose ends that still need work. They are listed here:

• [ ] Consult Raj: What are the details of the tawa appetizers? Namely, are we just getting a mix and that stands in for those 2 veggies apps?
• [ ] Try and select the chicken apps
• [ ] Finalize Veg Curry
  • We currently are thinking Navratan Korma, Daal Priya, and one other dish
• [ ] Consult Raj: Can we get "Butter Chicken" as a dish because Cait likes that
• [ ] Figure out the breads
  • We are currently thinking Batura + Garlic Naan + Tandoori Roti