FAQs & Attire
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What is the dress code?
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The dress code for the ceremony and reception is black tie optional. With this being a South Asian fusion wedding, for those wanting to wear Indian attire (all are welcome but not required) below are some suggestions of where to shop!
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Where can I shop for Indian clothes?
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There are several online stores you can shop from. Some examples are: Ladlee, Kynah., Manyavar, Ogaan, Indya Fashion, Aza Fashions, Kalki Fashion.
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What should women wear?
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The dress code is black tie optional and wearing traditional Indian attire is welcome but not required! If you would like to wear traditional attire, the below are options for women: Salwar Kameez: A Salwar Kameez is a long blouse or tunic dress with many different style options. This very comfortable option is often worn as casual-wear but dressier wedding-appropriate styles are also available. It is paired with salwar trousers, which are similar to leggings, or palazzo trousers, which are a very loose fit. It may be paired with a dupatta, a matching long scarf that is draped over one shoulder. Anarkali: An anarkali is the most similar to a Western dress. It is fitted at the top and flares out at the bottom. It is a comfortable and easy-to-wear option. Salwar trousers, similar to leggings, are usually worn underneath, but absolutely not required if the dress is long enough. It may be paired with a dupatta, a matching long scarf that is draped over one shoulder. Saree: A saree is the most widely recognized and traditional piece of Indian attire. It is also probably the most difficult style to wear. However, there are now many pre-draped saree options available. Wearing a saree requires three pieces: a blouse and a petticoat which is worn as an underskirt. The saree itself is a long, rectangular piece of fabric that is wrapped and pleated around the waist and then draped across the bust to achieve the final look. Lehenga: A lehenga is somewhere in-between a saree and a dress. It is composed of a blouse (choli), an embellished skirt (lehenga), and a long scarf (dupatta) that is draped over the shoulder. The dupatta can be draped in multiple different ways to give you minimal to maximal midriff coverage.
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What should men wear?
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The dress code is black tie optional and wearing traditional Indian attire is welcome but not required! If you would like to wear traditional attire, the below are options for men: Kurta Pajama: A kurta is a light knee-length pull-over long shirt worn with loose cloth leggings called pajama. This is a more casual alternative to the sherwani. This is commonly worn with loafers or sandals. Sherwani: A sherwani is a men's knee-length jacket (like a long suit coat) worn with loose cloth leggings called pajama. There are some variations in the pants worn with a sherwani. This is commonly worn with loafers, sandals, or mojaris (ethnic footwear).