For the safety of all of our friends and families, we strongly recommend our guests are tested within 48 hours prior to arrival. Depending on the CoVID situation in the US, we may require a negative test for guests attending the wedding.
For the safety of all of our friends and families, if you have been in contact with someone who tested positive leading up to the wedding, please inform the bride and groom immediately. We may request you get tested daily leading up to the wedding festivities.
You have lots of choices and flexibility to wear what you are comfortable with. You are welcome to wear western ("American") formal for any events. If you'd like to get festive, we will not stop you! Ladies: Lehenga - 2 piece with a blouse and a gown with a duppata (the draping/scarf). You can drop the dupatta for a more western look. Anarkli - these are longer dresses that go down to your ankles complimented with a dupatta. These are great for a casual dress or you can dress up! Gown dresses - Indo-western style that are floor length gowns I would stay away from saree as much as possible, these can be complicated to wear if you have never worn it before. Guys: Traditional wear is usually a Shervani or Kurta which men wear to pre-wedding festivities and the ceremony. However, men can wear dress pants for the ceremony and khakis and a shirt for any other events. For the reception, men wear a suit! Easy enough.
Google can lead you to many different websites, but here are the top websites to look at: Utsav Fashion, Panash Fasion, Mirraw, Lashkaraa NOTE: When purchasing Indian attire online, you will want to add the option of custom stitching, otherwise, you'll get an unstitched dress & I don't know about you, but sewing a dress isn't exactly my forte. Indian clothes are often customized so keep an eye out for measurement guides for you to get your outfit custom fit.
The Hindu Wedding ceremony starts with the Welcoming of the Groom ( Baraat) where groom's family and friends will arrive in a percussion to loud music & dancing. The baraat will likely to start near St John's pier, the exact route will be communicated closer to the wedding. Bride's side will wait near the ceremony location to welcome the groom and his family & friends.
Yes of course! There will be a meal with each event. If you have any allergies or special dietary needs, please send us an email at roshniandshyamal@gmail.com and we can plan for arrangements to be made.
Yes! There will be Indian breakfast but if you are looking to get a break from Indian food and are staying overnight at the Embassy, a hot, made to order American breakfast is included with your room each morning in the hotel restaurant.
The word "Sangeet" means music so basically this celebration is a large dance party the day before the wedding. Dances, usually bollywood Style, are performed by relatives, close friends, and the bridal party. Afterwards, the dance floor is open for traditional styles of dancing. Garba is a dance style originating in Gujarat, performed in a large circle. There are the standard 2 taali ("clap") and 3 ("clap") dances, and there are more advanced versions people may end up doing. Raas (or "dandiya" is a danced done in pairs while holding sticks ("dandiya"). The dance involves hitting your partner's stick with your own while following the beat of the music. If this sounds confusing, don't worry! Once you get the hang of it, you will have a blast.
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