FAQS
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What should I wear?
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The dress code for our wedding is dressy-casual. The same outfit can be wore for each event. There is no need to change throughout the day. However if you would like to dress for each event, here is some information on different dress options. https://oureverydaylife.com/what-to-wear-to-an-early-afternoon-church-wedding-12584673.html https://www.weddingwire.in/wedding-tips/dresses-to-wear-to-an-indian-wedding--c1401
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What is a baarat and will there be a horse?
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To answer the second question first, YES! The baarat signifies the welcoming of the groom and his family to the marriage site and initiates the ceremony. If we were in getting married in India, Omkar would ride his horse from his home to Monica's home, collecting family and friends along the way. Dancing, loud music, and great celebratory energy is a must for a baraat. All are welcome to participate!
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What is the significance of the Hindu alter, or mandap?
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During the Hindu wedding, we may notice a 4 pillar alter. Each pillar represents a significant goal that is necessary and sufficient for a fulfilling and happy life, according to Hindu teachings: -Dharma (duties, laws, and virtue) -Artha (security and prosperity) -Kama (wish, passion, love) -Moksha (self-realization and liberation). Once someone enters the mandup, as a sign of everlasting marriage, they are not allowed to leave until the marriage ceremony is complete.
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Why does the Bride wear henna for her wedding?
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Bridal henna, also known as mendi, is a long-standing tradition of the wedding ceremony. The henna paste is associated with positive spirits and good luck. Indian Wedding tradition calls for a Mehndi ceremony to be held nights before the wedding as a way of wishing the bride good health and prosperity as she makes her journey on to marriage. The core significance of applying Mehndi is to utilize its natural medicinal herbal remedies, cooling the body and relieving the Bride of any stress before her big day. Henna is applied to both the hands and the feet as a means of cooling the nerve-endings of the body, preventing the nerves from tensing up.
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What type of food will be served?
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For dinner, we will be having an Indian buffet with American options.
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How can we get around from place to place?
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The commute from Hilton Gardens Inn and the St. John's Chapel is a 4 minute drive. We highly recommend car-pooling or catching a Lyft/Uber. The Hilton Gardens Inn has two shuttles that will bring guests to and from Plymouth Manor in the afternoon/evening.