Welcome Party

We’re so grateful you’re traveling all the way to Porto to help us celebrate! We’re kicking off the festivities by combining a welcome party with Mathew’s Chantham Charthal.

A Chantham Charthal is a pre-wedding ceremony that translates to "beautification of the groom", involving a prayer, a ceremonial shave, and feeding of a sweet dish, signifying the groom's readiness for marriage. 

The party will be held on the VP Terrace at World of Wine in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the river from Porto. The address is: Rua do Choupelo, 39, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Portugal 4400-088.

We will be providing transportation to and from Palacio do Freixo. If you would like to leave from another location or go separately, we recommend a cab or Uber.

Yes! We want you to relax as much as possible, so we will be providing dinner as well as drinks for the evening.

All guests are welcome to wear Indian or Western attire, with bright, festive colors being a good choice. If you're unsure, opting for a blend of Indian and Western semi-formal attire would also look great. 

Indian attire for women could include anarkalis, lehengas, shararas, or salwar kameez. Western wear could include maxi dresses, jumpsuits, or skirt and blouse combinations.

Men looking to dress in Indian attire should look for a kurta. Western attire could be suits, or slacks with a dress shirt.

If you’re near a larger city, you might find some local shops that can help fit you for an outfit.

A few online favorites are Aza, Basanti, Lashkaraa, One Minute Saree, Etsy, or Amazon. It’s always best to double check how long shipping will take, as some outfits can take weeks to arrive.