FAQs
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What is Pithi
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“Pithi” is a paste made of chick pea flour, turmeric, rose water and other ingredients. The golden concoction is applied to the face, arms and legs of the bride and groom. Pithi ceremonies are traditionally to cleanse and purify before the wedding ceremony.
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What is Sangeet & Mehndi
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Traditionally, these events are separate but we have decided to combine both events. Sangeet is an event filled with dancing to celebrate the immersion of both sides families & friends. Mehndi is a paste made from the henna plant to create temporary body art. The paste stains the skin, leaving a reddish-orange to brown color that lasts for a few weeks.
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Can I get my Mehndi done
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Of course! We have hired 2 Mehndi artist to create unique designs for all our guests.
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What is the dress code for Pithi
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Pithi is a more casual event, light colors are worn such as yellow, pink, light blue, light orange, light green, etc.
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What is the dress code for Sangeet & Mehndi night
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This event is all about dancing and vibrant energy. Indian outfits are welcome, you’re invited to wear beachy, festive attire- wear your dancing clothes!
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What is the dress code for the wedding & reception
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Wedding and reception will both be semi-formal. Typically for Indian weddings, there is an outfit change from wedding to reception.
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Is the reception directly after the wedding
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The reception will not be directly after the wedding. We will take a 2 hour break after the wedding ceremony to change outfits. We will get back together in a new location for the reception (please see schedule for location details).
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What color does the bride typically wear
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White and red
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If I want to wear Indian clothes, where do I look
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Etsy is a great resource for finding unique and customizable pieces. For women, helpful search terms include: lehnga and Indo-Western. For men, try searching kurta pajama or sherwani. Here are a few reputable and affordable websites that offer a wide range of Indian clothing: - Utsav Fashion | https://www.utsavfashion.com/ - Panash India | https://www.panashindia.com/ - KALKI Fashion | https://www.kalkifashion.com/ - Cbazaar | https://www.cbazaar.com/