Out of concern for the safety of all guests, we are now requiring guests to be fully vaccinated and boosted (if eligible for booster shot, based on timing of initial shots) by our wedding weekend due to rising Omicron COVID cases. Based on this requirement, please update your RSVP status if needed. If no change is needed to your original RSVP, no further action is required. We recognize this is a difficult situation for all and appreciate your understanding as it was not an easy decision to make. While we will be saddened by those unable to attend, we see this as the best option to create a safe and comfortable environment for all attending. We are working with vendors to determine possible COVID requirements, but ask that you have a copy of your vaccination card (e.g., photo on phone) available by time of the wedding weekend to share if needed.
Short answer - not at all! Dresses and suits are perfectly fine. If you choose to wear Indian clothes, here are common customs that happen at Indian weddings: 1. Friday Night - The bride, the groom and their families are wearing Indian clothes, so if you would like to wear Indian clothes at some point during the wedding weekend, we recommend wearing them this night! 2. Saturday Day - The bride and her bridesmaids are wearing traditional Indian attire, but no one else is required to do so! Up to what makes you comfortable. 3. Saturday Night - The bride is changing into a traditional white wedding dress so you can base your outfit on that.
There is absolutely no requirement to wear Indian attire but if you choose to purchase any clothing there are great online options below: 1. www.lashkaraa.com 2. www.utsavfashion.com 3. www.kalkifashion.com 4. www.panashindia.com 5. www.azafashions.com ($$$) 6. www.perniaspopupshop.com ($$$)
People typically choose to change between the wedding ceremony and the reception, but you are welcome to wear the same outfit based on the suggested attire of each event (e.g., men may choose to wear the same suit to both events).
Among the many pre-wedding events that occur prior to the Hindu wedding ceremony, the Sangeet is where the party begins. The word Sangeet translates to ‘sung together’ from Sanskrit. ‘Gaun’, another word used to describe the event, means ‘songs’ or ‘to sing’ in Hindi. This celebration includes dances performed by relatives and friends of the Bride and Groom, singing by family members, and an open dance floor to commemorate the festivities for the following day.
A baraat is a celebratory wedding procession for the groom involving live music and dancing.