FAQ'S

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Is there parking?

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Yes. Both venues have parking steps away from the venue. Royal Ambassador has free parking, and Liberty Grand has two lots across the venue entrance with a flat rate of $15 CDN. There are machines which will allow you to pay with a card. Please ensure you place your receipt on the dashboard of your car. Due to the lots being run by the city, coupled with recent rule changes, we were unable to obtain parking passes for guests.

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Can I take an Uber to the events?

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Yes, you are free to take an Uber. For the ceremony on November 7th, ask to be dropped off at The Greenhouse on the Royal Ambassador grounds. For the reception on November 8th, ask to be dropped off at The Centennial entrance of Liberty Grand.

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What are the addresses of the venues?

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Please see the link to itinerary link for venue specifics. Note the building names for each event. The ceremony is held at The Greenhouse and the reception is held at The Centennial room.

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Will there be a coat check?

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Yes. There will be a complimentary coat check at both events.

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Are the event spaces heated?

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Yes. As both events are indoor, they are heated.

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Are the events inside or outside?

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Both events have inside venues.

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Where do I send gifts?

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The link for cash gifts is available on this site. Please visit the Registry & Gifts link.

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I tried to give a cash gift online but it did not work, what do I do?

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We have set up a link for cash gifts via a credit card, as we are not accepting any boxed gifts. If for any reason the link is not working, feel free to handle the old-fashioned way by placing cash or a check in a card and handing to the couple or the mother of the bride (as she will be the only parent able to be present for the events). Thank you for your generosity, both the bride and groom are humbled by it.

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If I am giving a monetary gift with a check, whom do I make it out to?

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If you are writing a check from a Canadian bank, please issue the check to: Pauline Lala. If you are writing a check from an American bank, please issue the check to: Douglas Heck. Your generosity is appreciated and humbling. Thank you.

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How will I find out about any updates?

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Updates will be done on this website. Please check back for any changes.

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Whom do I contact if I have questions?

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Please contact the Bride or Groom via email at: nancysonita@hotmail.com **Please do not contact Zola for any questions - they simply host the site and have no knowledge of the events.

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What airport should I fly into?

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Two airports have been noted on this site, please refer to the link for travel and accommodations.

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Do I need a passport if I am coming from another country?

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Yes. If you are not a Canadian citizen, you will need a valid passport to travel into Canada. For visitors from the United States, a valid passport is all you will need. If you are traveling from a country other than the United States, please check with the immigration laws of your current place of residence.

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What hotels should I stay at? Is there a discounted rate?

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Two hotels have been noted on this site, please refer to the link for travel and accommodations. There are plenty of hotels in the area - the two noted were the most desirable and closest to the venues. Unfortunately, there is no discounted rate as the events themselves are not being held in a hotel.

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What date should I RSVP by?

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Please RSVP by August 15th, 2025. If you need extra time, please reach out the bride directly via email at: nancysonita@hotmail.com

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I tried to RSVP and my name is not coming up?

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If you have typed your name correctly and it is not showing up on the guest list - it is likely that it was input incorrectly in the system ... or more so likely, not correctly provided by the mother of the bride. Please email the bride (nancysonita@hotmail.com) with your email and the correct spelling of your first and last name and it will be corrected.

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What is the best time to arrive for the events?

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For the wedding ceremony guests are to be seated by 5pm and for the wedding reception guests should arrive between 5pm and 6pm. Please note that traffic in the GTA is quite congested and therefore allow for extra travel time in order to arrive on time.

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Can I bring a plus one, a friend or an out-of-town visitor?

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Unless specified in your invite that a plus one is included, no you cannot. Wedding venues have capacity limitations, and we must abide by them.

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Are children allowed?

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If your child was included as an invited guest, your invitation will indicate such - so therefore, yes, children are allowed for the Hindu wedding ceremony on November 7th. For the reception on November 8th, although we suggest that only children over the age of 12 attend, we are open to your choice on this matter. Since the event will be till 1 am, we think children over 12 years of age will enjoy the event more so than those in younger years. Please let us know through the rsvp portal confirming their attendance, so we can ensure there is a seat for your child. Both the bride and groom are particularly fond of children, and they greatly welcome their presence.

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What is the dress code?

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For the Ceremony on November 7th, 2025: Elegant Indian wedding attire is requested. Lighter colors are preferred. Please note, the color red is reserved for the bride and is not to be worn by guests. For the Reception on November 8th 2025: Black-Tie Event requires formal Eastern or Western Attire. Includes sarees, lehengas, floor-length gowns or formal cocktail dresses for women. Tuxes or suits with neckties or bowties for men. Any color can be worn for the reception - including red.

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Are there any colors or styles that are preferred wear?

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For the wedding ceremony on November 7th, the color red is reserved for the bride only and should not be a color worn by guests. The ceremony itself requires elegant attire of lighter colors. Black is typically not worn at Hindu wedding ceremonies. For the reception, black-tie attire is required. You can wear the color red at the reception on November 8th if you wish. The colors of choice are up to the individual. Be as decadent or as demure as you like - but be formal.

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Are there any cultural traditions I should be aware of?

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At the ceremony, only the bride wears red. If stepping onto the wedding altar (either to take a picture with the couple or to partake in the ceremony in some manner) shoes are not to be worn.

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Do I have to wear Indian clothes?

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No. You do not have to wear Indian clothes, but you will want to dress for the occasion.

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Will there be an open bar?

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Yes, there will be an open bar at the reception on November 8th.

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Can I bring any outside food or drink into the venues?

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No. Unfortunately, each venue has strict rules about this.

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Will there be both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food options?

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The wedding ceremony on the 7th, will offer hors d'oeuvres followed by a vegetarian dinner and desserts with non-alcoholic drinks. On the 8th, the reception cocktail hour will offer hors d'oeuvres and drinks. The reception itself will consist of a fusion of both eastern and western vegetarian and non-vegetarian dinner, desserts with non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks.

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Will the wedding be live streamed?

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No. There will be no live streaming. Outside video and/or photography will not be permitted during the entire wedding ceremony event.

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Do you have a wedding hashtag?

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#heckofawedding

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Why was there a more restricted list for the wedding ceremony?

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Due to the limited capacity of the venue for the wedding ceremony the number of guests were limited to immediate family only. We hope you understand.

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Is it okay to post wedding photos on social media?

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Professional photographers have been hired for both events. For the ceremony on November 7th, no outside photography will be permitted, however at the reception on November 8th, you may take photos of yourselves if you wish and post online, but please confirm with those in the photos that you have their permission to do so. The bride and groom prefer any pictures taken of them - be posted by them since professional photographers have been hired to document both events.

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Why is no outside photography permitted during the ceremonial event?

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For the Hindu ceremony on November 7th, outside photographers have been hired to document the event. A ceremony is a sacred event of prayer and blessings, and the bride and groom would like to take ownership of this memory.

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Can I take photos at the reception?

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Yes. For the reception on November 8th, you may take photos of yourselves if you wish and post online, however, please confirm with those in the photos that you have their permission to do so. The bride and groom prefer any pictures taken of them - be posted by them since professional photographers have been hired to document both events.