Yes, children are welcome to attend our wedding celebration! Please include any children on your RSVP for an accurate headcount for us, and please specify whether they will be having a kids meal. If it looks like we’ve missed your child, please reach out as that was an unintentional error.
As this wedding is a celebration of both of us coming together, both Western and Indian attire are welcome. We will be wearing both throughout the night, so feel free to wear whatever you prefer! We ask that you dress in either cocktail or formal attire for the reception, and have shoulders and knees covered for the Catholic ceremony. This could look like suits, gowns, kurta sets, lehengas, sarees, or any other western or Indian formalwear. There will be a break between ceremony and reception, so if you would prefer to change between the functions, there will be time to do so.
Its possible to rent, buy new, or buy second hand. Rental options online can range from $150-250 for a few days’ rental. This is a good option if you know you’ll never wear the outfit again and want a fast way to get a nice outfit. Note that renting is not always less expensive than buying a new outfit, but shipping is often faster since most new outfits will ship directly from India. If buying new, I recommend sites like Lashkaraa, Pothy's (for sarees or half sarees) or Nalli (for sarees) to name a few. Etsy has some good options if you’re able to check shop reviews. These websites have a range of options in multiple budgets and are relatively well reviewed. Menswear can be a bit trickier to source, but Cbazaar and IndianWeddingSaree have quite a few choices. These websites have mixed reviews for product quality, but they have a lot of affordable options for men and women. Just be sure to read the reviews of the actual piece you are planning to purchase if you go with them. What about second hand? Second hand is actually my top choice for purchasing Indian-wear, especially if you don’t expect to wear it again. Facebook Marketplace and Poshmark both have a ton of very reasonably priced options, you will just need to make sure the sizing is correct and the seller is trusted. This would be my top choice if I was purchasing as a guest.
Women: sarees are iconic and beautiful - but traditionally unstitched fabrics. To make them look like a saree, you will need to learn how to wrap them on yourself. It is not too difficult, but will require practice, ideally a buddy to help you, several safety pins, an underskirt, and a blouse. If this sounds too difficult, look for options marked as "pre-stitched". Pre-stitched sarees are already stitched together with pleats where you want them and a connection at the waist to create the skirt. Often called pre-stitched or one-minute-sarees, these are a fool proof way to look great in a new piece of clothing. Additionally, sarees usually come with an unstitched piece of fabric for the blouse. Many online retailers offer blouse stitching services for a small fee ($15-50 depending on website and design). Otherwise, readymade blouses can be purchased online separately as well. If that sounds too daunting - Lehenga or Lehenga Choli is much more approachable for those not used to sarees. It is a skirt, blouse, and shawl combination that is very straight forward to wear. Slip it on and adjust the shawl to your taste. Pin it in place if you prefer and you're ready to go! Want to avoid showing any midriff? - Look into Kurtis, Shararas, or Anarkalis. Kurtis are longer tunics worn over pants, Shararas are heavily embellished tunics worn over very dramatic flowing pants, and Anarkalis are most similar to a typical western gown. Sarees can also be worn so as not to expose any midriff - it just depends on how you drape it! Menswear: Look for kurtas, sherwanis, Nehru jackets, or Jodhpuri suits. Lastly - Always reference the sizing guide provided by the retailer. Indian sizing is frequently based on measurements rather than S/M/L/XL, but when it is referencing S/M/L/XL, the sizing is very different from US sizing, so triple check before ordering.
To ensure we can accommodate all our beloved guests, only those explicitly named on your invitation are included. If you believe we’ve missed a member of your household, please reach out to us directly.
Yes, we are happy to accommodate most food allergies and dietary restrictions! Please ensure you let us know in advance.
If traveling from out of town, you may find it helpful to have a rental car. All locations are nearby to each other, so Uber is an option, but wait times may vary up to 15 minutes in some cases. If you would like to split a rental car with others from out of town, reach out to Mary or Anirudh to be connected.
Our formal reception will be a banquet-style affair with a cocktail hour, dinner, dessert, dancing, and late night snacks. There will be tons of food and drinks so please come ready to eat, drink, and be merry!
Technically, we are calling this a reception, but there will be dancing and we welcome your choreography! If you would like to prepare a dance to showcase, please let us know the music you are using before August 15th so our DJ can be sure to have the music for that night. What is a sangeet? A common event in Indian weddings, the sangeet is typically held before the marriage ceremony and is a party marked by song and dance. Usually, guests will prepare a short dance or song (either alone or with a group of friends) that they will perform at the party in front of everyone. It is not mandatory to do this, but we would love to see a few performances if anyone is brave enough!
Yes, there will be parking available at both St. Mary‘s and Tuscany Falls.