FAQs

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When should I RSVP by?

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Please RSVP by February 14, 2024. If you are not able to RSVP by this date, please contact me (Shirin) at 507-254-9505.

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Is there parking at the hotel?

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Yes, there is free parking our hotel (Aloft Austin South).

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Is there parking available near the wedding venue?

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Yes, there is plenty of free parking in front of the venue.

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When will the reception end? Will there be an after-party?

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The reception ends at 11:00 pm sharp. We will be renting a separate venue for the after-party. The after-party starts at midnight and goes until 3:00 am. The after-party is a 3-minute drive from the hotel (Austin Aloft South) or a 15-20 minute walk. Please DO NOT drink & drive!

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Will there be an open bar?

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Yes, there will be an open bar at the Sangeet, Cocktail Hour, and Reception. **Please be responsible. Do not drink & drive.**

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I have a food allergy, can I make a special request?

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Yes, please reach out to me (507-254-9505) if you have any dietary restrictions. We will try our best to accommodate!

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What meals are provided?

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Friday, March 29, 2024: **[Mehndi: Brunch]** Sangeet: Appetizers, Dinner, and Dessert Saturday, March 30th, 2024: **[Haldi: Brunch]** Sunday, March 31, 2024: Wedding Morning: Light Breakfast Post-Ceremony: Lunch and Dessert Cocktail Hour: Appetizers Reception: Dinner & Dessert **Due to the space limitations, we unfortunately had to limit the guest list for the Mehndi and Haldi Events. We apologize in advance to those who are not included.**

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What is the dress code?

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Wear whatever you are comfortable in! **[Mehndi: Semi-Formal Attire (Cocktail, Midi, or Maxi Dresses, Churidars, Salwars, Lehengas, etc]** Sangeet: Formal or Semi-Formal Attire (Lehengas, Sarees, Sherwanis, Kurtas, Suits, Dresses, Evening Wear) **[Haldi: Semi-Formal Indian Attire with yellow, orange, or cream if possible!]** Holi: White Clothing you can get dirty (casual clothes such as t-shirts, shorts, leggings, etc are totally fine!) Ceremony: Traditional Indian or Formal Attire Reception: Formal Attire (Lehengas, Sarees, Sherwanis, Kurtas, Suits, Dresses, Evening Wear) **Due to the space limitations, we unfortunately had to limit the guest list for the Mehndi and Haldi Events. We apologize in advance to those who are not included.**

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Will the events take place indoors or outdoors?

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**[Mehndi: Indoors]** Sangeet: Indoors **[Haldi: Outdoors]** Holi: Outdoors Baraat: Outdoors Ceremony: Outdoors Cocktail Hour: Both Indoors and Outdoors Reception: Indoors **Due to the space limitations, we unfortunately had to limit the guest list for the Mehndi and Haldi Events. We apologize in advance to those who are not included.**

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What will the weather be like?

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The weather is predicted to be around 65°F - 76°F.

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Can I take pictures during the ceremony?

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Yes, you may! However, we have a wonderful team of photographers and videographers that will be recording our special day, so please be considerate of them and give them space. Thank you!

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Austin Restaurant Recommendations:

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Taco Joint Kerby Lane Terry Black's BBQ Valentina's Tex Mex BBQ Paperboy 1618 Asian Fusion Eldorado Café Bufalina Due Uchi NG Cafe Peace Bakery

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Austin Coffee Shop Recommendations:

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Mozart's Coffee Roasters Cosmic Coffee + Beer Garden Radio Coffee + Beer Spokesman

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Cocktail Bar Recommendations:

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Codependent Cocktails + Coffee Zanzibar Higher Ground Tiki Tatsu-Ya Nickel City Here Nor There The Roosevelt Room

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What's your wedding hashtag?

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#MeetTheRaiyers We are choosing an untraditional route and are both changing our last name to Raiyer. We got his name by combining two family names- Rao & Iyer- to create a name that is meaningful to both of us.

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Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?

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Not at this time.