FAQs

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When and where is the wedding?

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The wedding will take place at Brookview Golden Valley at 316 Brookview Parkway, Golden Valley, MN. The wedding is on Sunday, October 19th from 1:00 - 8:30.

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What should I wear to the wedding?

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Cocktail or desi attire (such as lenghas, saris, or kurtas) are welcome. Anything that you feel comfortable in and is colorful is encouraged! If you are not sure about what you should wear feel free to reach out to Kaitie and Rahul, but really any color is a good color!

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What can I expect at the wedding?

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The Hindu wedding ceremony will be conducted mostly in the Sanskrit language. You don't know Sanskrit? Great! Neither do we! The priest will explain parts of it in English, but we also encourage you to talk to a neighbor about what is going on during the ceremony and make a new friend or two. Unlike a traditional western wedding, the Hindu ceremony tends to be a bit more on the casual side and frankly, a bit longer. You can stand up, walk around, quietly talk to other people, and come and go as you like. We expect the ceremony to last from 1:00 – 3:00 and will be indoors unless we have unexpectedly nice weather. This FAQ will be updated the night before if we move the ceremony outdoors.

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What is happening after the wedding ceremony?

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Immediately after the wedding ceremony, we’ll start the reception with Indian street-food style appetizers called chaat, along with drinks like chai and mango lassi. There will also be entertainment until dinner begins around 5:30 PM.

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When should I arrive for the wedding?

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The ceremony will start at 1:00 PM. We will open the doors to the room at 12:45. However, it is very OK to arrive late. In fact, we expect some folks to arrive late! So if this conflicts with nap time (for yourself or for your kid), or you just got a later start, that's fine! 15 minutes, 30 minutes, even an hour late is pretty acceptable for guests. Call or text Kaitie or Rahul if you have questions prior to the wedding.

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What's on the menu?

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Appetizers include: Chicken 65 Chicken Majestic Samosas Aloo Ragda Dinner includes: Naan Rice Kobbari Gasalu Chicken Curry Dal Vegetable Curry Butter Paneer Cheese Pizza

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Wait, when is the dance?

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We won’t be having a dance at this wedding. The evening will wrap up after dinner so that everyone can get some rest (we know Monday is a weekday!). We are so grateful for your presence and can’t wait to celebrate together during the day.

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Will there be an open bar?

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We’ll start the reception with an open bar. Once the hosted portion wraps up, the bar will remain open for guests to purchase additional drinks with cash or card.

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Where are you registered?

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Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all. We kindly ask that you do not bring gifts.

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What is henna?

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Henna (mehndi) is a pre-wedding ritual where intricate designs are applied to the bride’s hands and feet as a symbol of good luck, prosperity, and joy in marriage. At the haldi, we’ll also have a henna artist for guests. The paste is made from crushed henna leaves, water, and oils. As it dries, it stains the skin, leaving a design that lasts about 1–2 weeks. Once the paste is dry, you simply scrape it off to reveal the pattern.