FAQs

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I've never been to an Indian wedding. What should I wear? Is it appropriate to wear Indian clothes?

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Great question, we are glad you asked. Please wear Indian outfits if you can - we encourage it. In general, we just want you to bring your A-game with your fits. Look hot, go all out-- please, it will make us happy.

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Alright, you sold me. Where can I get Indian outfits?

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The best chance in the US is to buy clothes online. They can get pricey and may take time to deliver, so here are an array of options: On the cheaper end-- www.indianweddingsaree.com www.houseofindya.com In the inbetween-- www.kalkifashion.com www.lashkaraa.com If you're feeling like splurging-- www.perniaspopupshop.com www.azafashions.com

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Can you help me decode the attire listings?

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Mehndi: Indian Semi-Formal or American Dressy Casual - The idea here is not to dress fully formal (but please don't wear jean shorts). As a reference, think about what you would wear to a nice summer dinner party. If you would like to wear Indian clothes, women often favor styles such as anarkalis, shararaa suits, indowestern suits, etc. Men usually wear a button down and pants, but some may wear kurtas. Sangeet/Garba-Raas: Indian or Vibrant American Semi-Formal - This is the first big event of the wedding and thus you will see many guests dressed nicely. In general we would recommend clothing that you would be comfortable dancing in-- everyone can participate in traditional Gujarati dance known as garba/raas. If choosing to wear Indian clothes, women often favor lehengas and men may go for a kurta, koti jacket, indowestern styles, etc. Wedding: Indian or American Formal - Pretty self explanatory for this one, in general would favor below the knee dresses for women; for men either a blazer or suit jacket (with or without tie) would be appropriate. If opting for Indian clothes, our younger guests will likely come in a variety of styles - sarees, lehenghas, Indowestern jumpsuits, etc. In general dressing up, not down, is more appropriate. Reception: Indowestern Formal & Black Tie Optional - Deep and I would love if everyone was dressed to the nines for the reception. We apologize for the misprint in the invitation (should read as written above). We would like to pay homage to our First Generation experience, and are hoping our guests have some freedom to express their sense of style while also incorporating Indian & Western fashion. Let us know if you have questions.

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What will the food be like?

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Expect to eat a lot of fabulous Indian and fusion food during all of the wedding events. Food is a HUGE part of Indian weddings, we recommend trying everything you're comfortable with! Notably, all events will be vegetarian.

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Can I bring a date?

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If your invitation says “and Guest,” then yes! Unfortunately, due to size restrictions for some of our venues, we aren't able to offer a "plus one" to all of our guests. If you have any questions, just ask!

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Do you have a registry?

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We recently have changed our minds and decided to not have a registry since at this point we do not know where we will be settling. We do, however, have a newlywed fund - this will be used toward our honeymoon and down payment on our future home.

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Why is there a big gap of time between the wedding and reception?

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This is common at Indian weddings - the reception is viewed as an entirely separate event that requires an outfit change! The wedding is more focused on tradition and formality, while the reception is meant to be more of a party. The afternoon allows for the family and guests to have some rest time before an evening of fun.