FAQs

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Should I wear Indian clothes or American clothes to the wedding?

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Guests are encouraged to dress to their comfort level, whether that means Indian wedding guest attire, or American wedding guest attire. We do request that you avoid wearing white or black, as a wedding is a celebration where vibrant colors are encouraged! That said, black suits are appropriate for the evening reception.

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If I want to wear an Indian outfit, where can I find one?

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For folks local to Chicago looking to do some in-person shopping, visit Devon Street for a wide selection of shops carrying all different styles of Indian outfits! For online shopping, check out these websites: https://www.kalkifashion.com/ https://www.panashindia.com/ https://www.utsavfashion.com/

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What are some fun things to do after the wedding in Chicago?

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Memorial Day weekend is the official start summertime in Chicago, a/k/a the reason that we live here in spite of the frigid winters! While you are in town, make sure to check out some of our favorite places: https://navypier.org/ - the home of Chicago's iconic Ferris wheel, the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre, and the launching spot for a bunch of fun boat rides, including our favorite, the Chicago Seadog, which offers a lake and river architectural tour in a high-power speedboat https://revbrew.com/ - Ranjini & Sanjay's favorite brewery, offering fun and informative tours out of their taproom https://theskydeck.com/ - the Skydeck at the Willis Tower (known to us as the Sears Tower) offers daredevils panoramic views from a glass ledge 103 floors above the City https://www.loumalnatis.com/ - although Sanjay will tell you that it's no match for a NY slice from Joe's, Lou Malnati's has our favorite deep dish pizza - a Chicago classic