Fri, 6:00 PM
Mehndi in the courtyard
Henna, dholak, and the first of three evenings under the palace arches.
Mehndi
Ayesha & Omar
A nikah in the old city
26 to 28 November 2027
Chowmahalla Palace
With the blessings of their families, Ayesha and Omar request the honour of your presence at their nikah.
Under the chandeliers of Chowmahalla, two families gather the old way: mehndi in the courtyard, a nikah witnessed by everyone they love, and a dawat that goes on past the last qawwali.
Mehfil-e-Shaadi
Sat, 4:30 PM
The nikah
The vows and signatures witnessed by both families, followed by dua.
Nikah
Sun, 8:00 PM
Dawat-e-walima
A grand dinner with qawwali, biryani served the Hyderabadi way, and toasts in three languages.
Dawat
Sun, 11:30 PM
Rukhsati
The tender farewell as Ayesha leaves with Omar, showered in rose petals.
RukhsatiLibaas
Emerald, ivory, and gold are the palette of the week. Shararas, sherwanis, and saris most welcome.
Pahunchna
The nikah begins after Asr prayers. Family portraits happen in the marble courtyard before sunset.
Raasta
Chowmahalla Palace, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Open directionsThairna
Cars enter from the Khilwat gate. A family shuttle runs from the old city hotels each evening.
Qubool hai?
Grace the mehfil with your presence.
Your duas are the dearest gift of all.
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