FAQs

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What time should I arrive on Friday?

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Guests should begin to arrive to Eisenhower house at 5:40pm in the parking lot to prepare for the Baraat. We ask that all guests arrive to the venue 20 minutes prior to the start. Groom's side should convene in the parking lot and the bride's side should convene at the porch of the house.

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What should I expect during the Sangeet?

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In Hindi, the word Sangeet translates to "sung together." The Sangeet represents the first opportunity for the Bride and Groom's family to meet and celebrate the forthcoming marriage. Traditionally, the Sangeet was solely for the Bride's female family members to get together, sing, celebrate, and help her as she received her wedding henna. Nowadays, all wedding attendees on both sides are invited to attend and participate in the fun.

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What do I wear for the Sangeet?

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A great option is to rent Indian attire. You can explore sites like Lashkaraa, Borrow the Bazaar, and Preserve to see their options. We reccommend exploring their sarees, sharara sets, and suits (long flowy dress with pants)!

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How do I tie a saree?

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If you need help learning how to tie a saree, I recommend trying youtube. There are a lot of really good tutorials that walk you through each step. My personal favorite is this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CkiiWtoV-Q

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What is a Baraat?

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In Hindu and Sikh weddings, the Groom is led to the marriage venue in a procession known as the Baraat. He is accompanied by family members, groomsmen, and friends on his way to meet the Bride's family.

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What is a Milni?

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The Hindi word ‘Milni’ is derived from a Sanskrit expression meaning “a coming together”, giving the Milni Ceremony its definition as a unification of the two families. After the Groom makes his way through the Baraat procession, the Bride’s closest relatives welcome him by sprinkling rose water and offering Shagun, a token of good luck.The men from the Bride’s side then welcome the Groom by exchanging flower garlands and gifting cash and clothes, symbolizing the bonding of the two families. Traditionally, they greet the groom in descending order, from the oldest generation to the youngest, filling in familial gaps with cousins. This portion of the Milni Ceremony is also an introduction for guests to see how each key person is related to the Bride and Groom respectively.

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What do I wear for the wedding and reception?

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For women, floral dresses, formal dresses and traditional Indian attire welcome. For men, suits and traditional kurtas are welcome.

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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony on Saturday?

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Yes! For your convenience, we will have three shuttle buses running. Bus 1: Sonesta Select - 5:15 PM Bus 2: Perrotti Park - 5:15 PM, then Red Parrott Half Circle - 5:25 PM Bus 3: Hotel Viking - 5:15 PM

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Is there parking for Friday and Saturday?

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Parking is available at Eisenhower House and Rosecliff for those who prefer to drive.