Zaragoza, Spain · 31 March – 2 April 2027
Three days of haldi, mehndi, sangeeth, pheras and dancing. Come celebrate with us.
Spring 2027
Our story
There was no surprise proposal. We bought the rings months ahead, then exchanged them casually in front of Alvir's parents and his niece.
Alvir's family is Sindhi and Ram's is Telugu. The weekend mixes both traditions, reworked for two grooms, in Zaragoza: a walkable old city halfway between Madrid and Barcelona.
Expect color, very good food, a lot of noise and plenty of dancing.
The weekend
Day 1 opens with a Ganesh puja at 11 AM. The haldi and the wedding both start at 5 PM, so those mornings are free. Nights run late, Spanish-style.
NH Collection Gran Hotel de ZaragozaOur hotel. The welcome dinner is in its ballroom.
An easy first evening to land, meet each other's families and friends, and eat well before the two big days.
Viñedos RheyA vineyard estate in Cuarte de Huerva, 15 minutes south of Zaragoza
Palacio de los Duques de VillahermosaA 16th-century Mudéjar palace in Pedrola, 35 km northwest of Zaragoza. Tradition says Cervantes set the Duke and Duchess chapters of Don Quixote here.
New to Hindu weddings?
Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu god, is the remover of obstacles and the lord of beginnings, so he is the first god invoked before any new undertaking. That's why Hindu weddings traditionally open with a Ganesh puja: a prayer, led by a priest, asking for his blessing so the celebrations and the marriage begin free of obstacles. You may also hear him called Ganapati or Vinayaka.
Wear color. Orange, red, yellow and green are our favorites, so wear them if you like. Please skip black.
Travel
Fly into Madrid or Barcelona, then take the high-speed train. Zaragoza sits on the line between the two, and its own airport has few international flights.
Renfe, iryo and Ouigo all run the Madrid–Zaragoza–Barcelona line, with trains throughout the day. Both airports are about half an hour from their main train station by train or taxi.
Easter Sunday is 28 March 2027, three days before the welcome dinner. Holy Week is one of Spain's busiest travel weeks, so book flights and trains early.
Arrive a few days ahead and you can catch Zaragoza's Semana Santa processions.
US, UK, Canadian, Australian, Singaporean, UAE and Panamanian passports don't need a visa for a short stay. Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa: apply as early as you can (up to six months ahead), because appointments fill fast. Ask us if you need a letter of invitation.
The EU also plans a travel authorization called ETIAS for visa-free visitors. Check whether it has started before you fly.
Stay
We've reserved a block of rooms at the NH Collection Gran Hotel de Zaragoza, a grand 1929 hotel in the city center, a short walk from the old town and its tapas bars. Staying together makes it easy to meet up for a drink or a meal.
Our hotel
How to book
Book in our room blockBook by 1 February 2027. Rooms not booked by then will be released.
The welcome dinner on Wednesday 31 March is here, in the hotel ballroom.
Shuttles will take you from the hotel to both venues and back each night.
Driving time from the hotel
While you're here
An 11th-century Islamic palace of carved arches and courtyards. If you love Mughal architecture as much as Alvir does, start here.
The Basílica del Pilar and La Seo cathedral share one long square by the Ebro. Look for La Seo's Mudéjar tilework, part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing.
A knot of narrow lanes packed with tapas bars, a few minutes' walk from the Pilar. It fills up late, like everything in Spain.
The city's 1903 iron-and-glass food market. Good for cheese, olives, fruit and a coffee.
FAQ
RSVP
Please reply by 1 February 2027, which is also the last day to book in our hotel block. One reply per household or group is perfect.