FAQs
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What is the dress code?
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Mehndi - Thursday, July 30 Semi-casual American or traditional simple Pakistani/Indian attire. Short sleeves are encouraged as you may be getting henna applied! Pithi/Sangeet - Friday, July 31 Our only ask is that you wear something bright and colorful to kick off the weekend! We will be in colorful traditional Indian attire, but wear whatever you're most comfortable in. For guidance on where to find traditional outfits, check out our FAQ on South Asian outfit shopping below! Ceremony & Reception - Saturday, August 1 Formal Indian attire or Formal American Garden-Themed attire. Think sarees, floral prints, and suits in lighter hues. For guidance on where to find traditional outfits, check out our FAQ on South Asian outfit shopping below!
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What time should guests arrive?
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Out of respect for everyone's time, please try to arrive close to the start times listed below - especially for the Saturday ceremony, which will begin promptly at 4:00 PM! Mehndi - Thursday, July 30 6:00 PM Pithi/Sangeet - Friday, July 31 5:00 PM at The Opal Event Hall, 1848 Old Norcross Rd A100, Lawrenceville, GA 30044 Ceremony & Reception - Saturday, August 1 Guests are welcome to arrive beginning at 3:30 PM at Cator Woolford Gardens, 1815 S Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307. The ceremony begins promptly at 4:00 PM and late entry will not be possible once it has started - please plan accordingly and give yourself extra time for parking and getting settled!
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Where can I buy South Asian traditional outfits?
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Near Atlanta: Ladlee (for ladies) Global Mall, 5675 Jimmy Carter Blvd, Norcross, GA 30071 Indian Collection (for all genders) 1707 Church St Suite C-12, Decatur, GA 30033 Mirage Sarees (for ladies) 1554 Church St, Decatur, GA 30033 Near Dallas: Jyotika Patel Indian Ethnic Wear (for ladies) 608 S Valley Ranch Pkwy Suite 126, Irving, TX 75063 Siarra's Boutique Collection (for all genders) 3307 W Walnut Hill Ln, Irving, TX 75038 Pahiran Fashion (for all genders) 2000 Esters Rd #150, Irving, TX 75061 Online: South Asian traditional outfits are of course not required, but we love to see them! If you'd like to shop online, some great options are Lashkaraa, Kalki Fashion, and Utsav Fashion.
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What is the parking situation for each event?
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Mehndi - Thursday, July 30: Street parking is available along the curb outside the home. Please be mindful to park in the direction of traffic - Danish learned this lesson the hard way early in our relationship and we'd love to spare you the ticket! Pithi/Sangeet - Friday, July 31: Free parking is available in the lot at Opal Event Hall. Park anywhere! Ceremony & Reception - Saturday, August 1: Cator Woolford Gardens has free on-site parking for up to 90 vehicles in the main lot. Once parked, golf cart shuttles will escort guests from the lot down to the gardens - so no need to worry about the walk! We recommend arriving by 3:30 PM to give yourself plenty of time to park and get settled before the 4:00 PM ceremony. Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) is also a great option for a stress-free evening!
