Sharon's a Reform Jew, and I am Hindu. As such, there's was no way we could have just 1 wedding without permanently alienating and/or hurting our families. The safest course (if also the most insane), was to have 2 weddings, a Hindu one and a Jewish one.

The Hindu wedding took longer to pull-off because it has the most rituals, and rites that MUST be performed. Judge for yourself how we did
 

We had 650 guests, including CEOs, Diplomats, Judges, Military officers (active & retired), a *LOT* of doctors, relatives from India, and a VERY exhausted family ;-).

 
Schedule Of Events on Sunday

TIME EVENT
2-3 PM Family Portraits
3 - 4 PM Sera Bandi - Hindu Ritual
4 - 5 PM Barat - Groom's Party travels to Bride's Residence.

I get on my high horse ;-)
5 - 6 PM Jai Mala - Bride & Groom Meet & exchange Garlands

Sharon gets me OFF my high horse ;-)

Guests munch on light snacks
6 - 7 PM Hindu Wedding
7 - 8 PM Appetizers
8 - 9 PM Jewish Wedding
9 - 10 PM Even More Appetizers
10 - 10:30 PM Dad's Welcome, Toast, Cake Cutting Ceremony, First Dance
10:30 - 11:00 PM Performance Dances
10:30 PM- 12:30 AM Dinner
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM OPEN DANCE FLOOR
11:00 PM - 1:00 AM Dessert, Coffee, etc.
1:30 AM DOLI - Bride's departure

Sharon rides off in a sedan chair