October 24, 2026

Cathy and Philip are excited to have a second wedding ceremony and reception! This one is focused on Guyanese traditions, which call for a multi-day celebration. There is no obligation to attend all events over the weekend, but please be there for the wedding. The festivities are described in detail below, along with additional information like the dress code, local accommodations, and more. All events will be held at the same location; please see your invite for the address.
Note: RSVPs are for the actual wedding so we have a count of how many seats/meals will be needed.

The Philthy Festivities: October 23 - 25, 2026

October 23: Maticoor Night

The Maticoor (or “dig dutty” in Guyanese culture) is a vibrant tradition occurring the night before the wedding. The bride and groom, with the help of family, ready themselves for the next day’s ceremony by rubbing a dye (a paste made up of turmeric and water) across their face, arms, and legs. The intention is to cleanse themselves and bring in good energy while expelling any negative energy. This lovely tradition is joined by music, tassa drumming, and dancing, as the excitement for the next day grows and grows.

The Maticoor will be starting around 6:00pm on Friday.

The Guyanese Hindu wedding ceremony consists of several pujas, or prayer services, all to bless the couple’s marriage. The bride will complete a prayer before being joined by the groom, and everything culminates in the couple taking seven steps around the fire together. Each of the seven steps represent a vow the couple makes to each other. After the ceremony, the reception will begin, featuring a vegetarian meal (the seven curries), drinks, dancing, and more.

There will be a cocktail hour from 1:00pm to 2:00pm on Saturday. The ceremony will go from 2:00pm to 3:30pm; the reception will follow immediately after.

October 24: Wedding and Reception

October 25: Khangan

The morning after the wedding, the couple heads to a river to complete the prayers, offering flowers used in the ceremony back to nature. Later, friends and family are invited back to have lunch with the couple before heading home. This is an opportunity for the couple to thank their guests for joining the celebrations, and a final chance to wish the couple well before they head out on their honeymoon.

Feel free to come by after 12:00pm on Sunday before heading home.

Dress Code

We are requesting formal Indian attire. Wear your favorite and best (and shiniest) lehengas, sarees, kurtas, sherwanis — whatever you feel your best in! If you don’t have Indian clothes, no worries. Formal wedding dresses and suits are the move.

Please be sure to not wear the following colors: red (reserved for the bride), yellow (reserved for the mother of the bride), or white/off-white (Phil’s chosen color as of August: subject to change).

Not sure what to go with? Look through this guide for some ideas.

Nearby Hotels

Looking to stay in Enfield for the weekend? Here are some local accommodations:

Guests: Our Favorite People

We are so excited to celebrate again with our family and friends! See your RSVP cards for how many seats were reserved for you and yours. Please send us the RSVP card
by August 26, 2026.