Feel free to wear what you would traditionally wear as cocktail or formal. You are welcome to wear an Indian outfit or a non-Indian outfit no matter your background!
There may be some local shops to look into. Here are some online options for purchase and rent (recommend contacting the seller to send over pictures before ordering...returns are almost impossible): https://www.perniaspopupshop.com/ https://www.etsy.com/ https://www.kalkifashion.com/?sscid=41k7_ql7m& https://preserve.rent/ https://borrowthebazaar.com/ https://www.allborrow.com/
The Friday night event is down the street from the Sheraton hotel, and about a 3 minute walk. The Saturday night event is a 10 minute drive from the hotel, and shuttles will be available for transportation to and from the hotel to the event space.
We will be getting married at the courthouse prior, and this weekend will be to celebrate the wedding! So, basically no ceremony and two parties...
There are a number of parking decks near The Stockroom at 230 (Friday night event), as well street parking that is free after 6 pm. Because this location is in downtown Raleigh, we recommend accommodating 10 minutes to park and walk. There will be a parking lot at the Maxwell (Saturday night event) in front of the venue. If you plan to leave your car overnight, the venue has requested your car be picked up by 10 am Sunday.