FAQs

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When should I RSVP by?

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The sooner the better! Please RSVP through the website by April 1, 2026

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What should I wear?

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Each event has a slightly different dress code. It will be included in the description. Overall, we want it to be on the casual side and no one should feel pressured to buy an outfit they will wear once. Feel free to wear attire of any culture. You not have to change between ceremony and reception but some people may choose to. You can wear any color. No need to dress conservatively, wear whatever you feel comfortable in. For reference: Ceremony Bhargavi will be wearing saree Garret will be wearing pancha and jubha Reception Bhargavi will be wearing a lehenga Garret will be wearing a suit

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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?

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Ceremony starts at 10:45am meaning groom will walk in at that time. We would like all guests seated by that time. Plan to arrive by 10:30am.

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Are kids welcome?

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Yes! We want to celebrate with your entire family. Please make sure your RSVP reflects who will be coming. Bring on the giggles and commotion. ❤️Pelli Sandhadi🎈A commonly referred term in our Telugu weddings, how one would explain all the excitement and rush in a Telugu wedding – A treat to look at, a delight to be a part of. If there is anyone from your party missing in the RSVP like new babies, please let us know!

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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?

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The venue has free parking and there is free street parking in the surrounding neighborhoods.

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Will there be food?

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Yes! Do you even know us? There will be refreshments and light snacks during the ceremony. You may want to eat breakfast beforehand. Lunch will be a South Indian buffet after the ceremony. This will be vegetarian. Dinner will be a multicultural buffet including chicken, fish

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What is the ceremony like?

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The ceremony will be a Telugu wedding with vows. It will last about 2 hours and you are not expected to be seated or quiet the whole time. Feel free to walk around, grab a snack. The priest will announce when an important part is happening so everyone can return to their seats. The priest will be saying prayers in Sanskrit but he will translate important sections. We will have programs with descriptions about the ceremony.

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What should I do in between ceremony and reception?

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It is a long day so feel free to use this time to go back to the hotel, take a nap, check out the Fox river. The venue will be turned over for the cocktail hour/reception (the vendors need the space to do their work).

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Will there be alcohol?

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There will be an open bar at the reception. No alcohol for the ceremony as it is considered a religious event.

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Will there be a baraat?

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No

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Do I have to learn a dance?

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We won’t have any choreographed dances. The reception will be western style.