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Transportation
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There are several different airports located in Southern California to fly into; 1. Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) - 10 miles 2. Ontario Airport (ONT) - 68 miles (1hr and 15min drive) 3. John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 113 miles (2hr drive) 4. Los Angeles Airport (LAX) - 125 miles (2.5hr - 3hr drive) We highly recommend renting a car to allow for exploration of the Coachella Valley and for reliable transportation. However, if you have any concerns or limitations in terms of transport, please let us know.
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Where should I stay?
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We have a list of several other hotel recommendations under the Accommodations tab to best fit your individual needs. Please reach out to us if you have any additional questions or would like more information about hotel accommodations!
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What restaurants are nearby?
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1. Luna Grill Palm Desert - 73-405 CA-111 Suite 105, Palm Desert, CA 92260 - Halal* 2. Dave's Hot Chicken - 72-333 CA-111 Suite F, Palm Desert, CA 92260 - Halal* 3. Pacifica Seafood Restaurant - 73505 El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260 4. The Golden Dates Cafe - 73910 CA-111 Suite H, Palm Desert, CA 92260 - Halal* 5. Monsoon Indian Cuisine - 555 S Sunrise Way #107, Palm Springs, CA 92264 - Halal* 6. Yucca Kabob - 57345 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
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What is the venue like?
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The Nikah Ceremony will take place at The Pointe and the Reception will take place at The Grove at the JW Marriott Resort. Both events are outdoors.
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What should I wear?
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Everyone is welcome to wear what they are most comfortable in, truly! The wedding party and family of the wedding party will be dressed in traditional Indian attire. Many other guests will likely be dressed similarly or be wearing traditional attire. These include but are not limited to sarees and lehengas for women and sharwani or kurta suits for men. Bright colors are encouraged. For the evening reception Black Tie and Indian attire are welcome. Due to uneven surfaces, the nature of being outdoors and in grass we encourage flat shoes that allow for balance and comfort.
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What is the weather like?
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True to the desert that California is, we expect warm weather and sunny days. However, Southern California evenings can be cool, therefore we recommend bringing a light jacket or a shawl/wrap just in case!
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What should I expect from the Nikah Ceremony?
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The traditional ceremony will start at 2:30 pm at The Pointe. The ceremony will start with recitations from the Holy Quran, and Arabic/Urdu Poetry. The ceremony itself is led by a Imam with the help and participation of the bride and groom’s family. The ceremony generally lasts 1-2 hours.
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What should I do if I cannot make it?
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You will be missed! If you can not make it to the wedding, please let us know as soon as possible and RSVP “no,” on your invitation so we can plan accordingly.
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Are children invited?
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We love all the littles! However, invitations will be specific and we appreciate your adherence to your invitation