The best protection against COVID-19 is vaccination! Since all adults will be eligible by May 1 at the latest, we strongly encourage all our guests to make an appointment to be vaccinated. All COVID vaccines approved thus far (Moderna, Pfizer, and J&J) are safe and incredibly effective: they prevent virtually all severe COVID cases and greatly reduce COVID transmission. For more information on COVID and vaccines, we encourage you to visit the CDC website (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html) or reach out to us! We will also provide masks for every guest. Our mask policy will follow all CDC and Ohio guidelines, but given the evolving nature of the pandemic please stay tuned for more details closer to the wedding date. We ask that anyone who has been exposed to COVID close to the wedding date before being fully vaccinated to please let us know! While we'd love for you to celebrate with us, we need to prioritize the health and safety of all our loved ones in attendance.
The baraat and milni will both take place between 9:00 and 10:00am. A light breakfast will be available at the gurdwara starting at 9:00am, and guests are welcome to arrive anytime during the hour from 9:00 to 10:00am to eat and watch these events. All guests need to be seated in the gurdwara by 10:00am, so please take this into account when planning your morning.
Cocktail attire generally includes suit and tie, dresses ranging from knee to floor-length, or formal jumpsuits. Semi-formal attire (for the sangeet) is similar to cocktail attire but can be slightly more casual if desired, such as jacket and slacks or a wider range of dresses and jumpsuits.
You certainly do not need to purchase anything new to celebrate with us! Each event in the schedule portion of our website has suggested Western attire included in the description. For those who choose Indian wear, a brief general guide is below. Please reach out to us with any questions about your outfits! || GUIDE TO INDIAN WEAR|| Lehenga - a two-piece outfit that usually includes a cropped top and a full, high-waisted skirt Salwar Kameez (suit) - consists of a kurta (long tunic) and pants of varying styles Sari - long piece of fabric wrapped around the body; requires assistance and expertise to wrap Kurta pajama - long tunic with pants (traditionally worn by men); can add a vest if desired For more detailed explanations, please visit: strandofsilk.com/traditional-indian-clothes-glossary Some websites that may be useful to peruse for clothes: houseofindya.com lashkaraa.com panashindia.com fabindia.com
Please check your RSVP page - if your partner's name is listed there, then yes!
Gifts are by no means necessary - we value your company above all! For those who do wish to give a gift, we kindly request no boxed gifts. Instead, we have a registry page on this site where you can contribute to funds for our upcoming move, our new apartment, and our honeymoon.