FAQs

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Whom should I contact with questions?

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ON WEDDING DAYS Prash / Sageban Sobi / Dinusha / Lagitha _________ vicjay2026@gmail.com Bride: Victoria Garcia | sgarcia.victoria@gmail.com | 416-605-9459 Groom: Jathusan’s Murgananthan | jathusan10@gmail.com | 647-667-2524

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What time should I arrive for these events?

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For guests coming to Hindu ceremony, please come by 4:30pm (if you would like to witness the full ceremony starting from Groom / Groom party entrance, otherwise, Thaali time is 7pm). For guests coming to Civil ceremony, please come by 4:30pm (venue gates closed by 4:50pm).

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Can I bring a +1?

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Please check your RSVP invite details.

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Can I bring my kids?

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For the Hindu Wedding Ceremony on Friday, July 3rd, 2026 - Yes. For the Civil Wedding Ceremony on Saturday, July 4th, 2026 - No (unless confirmed with Groom/Bride already). For the Reception on Saturday, July 4th, 2026 - No for kids' safety and to avoid the rowdiness.

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What should I wear?

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Friday, July 3rd, 2026 - Hindu Wedding Ceremony [FOR GUESTS: Traditional South Asian Attire or Western Formal Attire] ***Please note and respect the following*** ~ The venue is indoors with AC ~ The Bride will be wearing traditional Tamil clothing: Royal Plum Purple then a Red Koraisaree ~ The Groom and Tholan will be wearing traditional Tamil clothing: Cream Vetti, Kurta Shirt, and Turban ~ Tholee / Kagetha: Pink saree with red blouse ~ Tholee / Tharuja: Red-gold half saree ~ Victoria's Family (Sisters): Peach-Pink Sarees with Purple Blouses ~ Maids of Honours/Bridesmaids: Champagne Yellow Full Sarees ~ Flower Girls: Champagne Half Sarees (Little Cousins) or Pink Lehengas (Nieces) ~ Groomsmen: Cream Vetti and Rustic Tan Brown Kurta Shirts ~ Victoria's Family (Husbands of Sisters): Cream Vetti and Peach Kurta shirt ~ Father of Bride: Cream Vetti and Kurta ~ Father of Groom: Cream Vetti and Gold Kurta ~ Mother of Bride and Mother of Groom: Red Saree ___ Saturday, July 4th, 2026 - Civil Wedding Ceremony & Reception - [FOR GUESTS: Western Formal Attire (Summer/Sunrise/Sunset theme - Garden Party / Floral Attire)] ***Please note and respect the following*** ~ The venue is outdoors without AC ~ WHITE/CREAM IS RESERVED FOR BRIDE & GROOM ~ Bride is white dress with dupatta scarf ~ Groom is cream double breasted linen cream suit and brown tie ~ Best Man and Groomsmen will be wearing Cream Barongs and Dark Brown Pants and brown shoes ~ Parents of Bride/Groom will be wearing Lilac/Lavender/Purple-Pink ~ Matrons of Honours and Sisters/Partners will be wearing Lilac/Lavender/Purple-Pink ~ Maids of Honours will be wearing Butter Yellow / Yellow dresses ~ Bridesmaids will be wearing Clay Orange (Jacquard) / Burnt Orange dresses ~ Flower girls will be wearing light pink or floral pink pattern dresses

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Is there a registry? Should I bring anything to these events?

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Your presence is more than enough. If you would like to gift us, we kindly ask for monetary gifts to help us start our next chapters together. We will have a collection box available at each event. If you prefer to gift online, please see the “Registry” tab on this website.

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This is my first time attending a Hindu Ceremony, how does it play out?

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1. Vanakkam & Mappillai Alaippu (Welcome & Groom Reception) 4:45PM The ceremony begins with traditional Tamil music. The groom is welcomed by the bride’s family and escorted by her brother. 2. Sankalpam & Aalthi 5:00PM Prayers are offered to Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles. Aarthi is performed to ward off negativity and formally commence the ceremony. 3. Panchakavyam Pooja A purification ritual for the groom symbolizing cleansing of the mind/body before entering married life. 4. Sumangali Prarthanai & Pallikai Thellichal Married women bless the bride for prosperity and happiness. Grains are sprouted to symbolize fertility, growth, and new beginnings. 5. Kannika Dhanam The bride is formally entrusted to the groom by her parents. The groom vows to protect and cherish her throughout their lives. 6. Koorai Saree & Thaali 6:00PM The sacred wedding saree and thaali (wedding necklace) are blessed. The groom presents them to the bride, who changes into the koorai saree. 7. Manamagal Varugai (Bride’s Grand Entrance) 6:50PM The bride makes her ceremonial entrance wearing the koorai saree, carrying a garland to present to the groom. 8. Thali Kattu 7:00PM The groom ties the thaali around the bride’s neck while rhythmic drums are played, officially recognizing them as husband and wife. 9. Maalai Maatral (Exchange of Garlands) The couple exchange flower garlands, symbolizing mutual love, respect, and acceptance. 10. Saptapadi & Metti The couple takes seven sacred steps around the fire, each representing marital vows. The groom adorns the bride with toe rings, signifying marriage. 11. Modhiya Vilayattu (Ring Game) A playful ritual where the couple searches for a ring in water, symbolizing compatibility and light-hearted bonding. 12. Aseervatham (Final Blessings) 8:30PM Family and friends bless the newlyweds with flowers and rice, concluding the ceremony. 13. Group pictures (line up by the stage and will take groups 1-by-1 as coordinated by photographer/videographers) 9:00PM

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This is my first time attending a Civil Wedding Ceremony, how does it play out?

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For the Civil Wedding Ceremony, Victoria and Jathusan have updated some parts that speaks to them: ***Prelude - Guests Arriving and taking their seats behind the assigned the Wedding Party seating*** 1) Introduction by the Officiants (friend of Victoria and Jathusan - Dinusha and Liam) of Wedding Party, starting with the Groom and his parents, the rest of the Wedding Party, then Flower Girls, then Ring Bearers, then finally the Bride accompanied by her parents 2) Officiants thank everyone for coming and pass on to Jay & Vic to share their words of gratitude to all the love ones in attendance 3) Officiants speech to introduce the love, timeline, and history of Victoria and Jathusan 4) Officiants open the floor for Jathusan and Victoria to exchange their vows 5) Jathusan exchanges his vows 6) Victoria exchanges her vows 7) Officiants call upon both Jathusan and Victoria's parents to the front (Ring Bearers to present the rings to the parents of Jathusan and Victoria before parents come up) 8) Both parents pray over the respective rings in their own religious manors 9) Jathusan's parents provide Victoria with Jathusan's ring for Victoria to place onto Jathusan 10) Victoria's parents provide Jathusan with Victoria's ring for Jathusan to place onto Victoria 11) Officiants ask parents to sit back to their seats once everyone is seated, Officiants bless and announce Jathusan and Victoria married and "Kiss the Bride" 12) Recessional music plays and Victoria & Jathusan exit first, followed by their parents, then the remaining of the Wedding Party ***From here, guests can exit the Wedding Ceremony and transition to the Cocktail Hour area***

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Where can I stay?

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There are hotels and AirBnBs that can be booked nearby the venues. Please see the “Travel & Stay” tab for details.

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I am part of the Main Wedding Party, where can I find all the additional information?

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Please see the ""JV Wedding Events Planner [Official]" PowerPoint that Victoria and Jathusan have shared (see Save the Date Invites for QRcode to scan).