What to Wear and FAQ

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Where can I get Indian clothes?

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We are SO excited to see everyone dressed up and ready to party! To those who don't have Indian clothing, it's very fun to wear, and there are many options to rent or buy. Check out stores in your area or use one of these listed options. If you have any questions, please reach out. RENTALS: The Borrowed - Higher end luxury clothing for rent: https://the-borrowed.com/ Aayka - Has a storeroom in NYC where you can try things on: https://aaykafashion.com/ Borrow the Bazaar - Never used this personally but heard good things: https://borrowthebazaar.com/ And here's some online stores with LOTS of options in any outfit type, color, and price range. Pernia's Pop Up - lots of gorgeous options: https://www.perniaspopupshop.com/ Kalki - ships from India and they're very responsive: https://www.kalkifashion.com/ Lashkaraa - stylish and often used: https://www.lashkaraa.com/ The Saree Room - also often used: https://thesareeroom.com

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What type of outfit should I wear to the sangeet?

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Here's some general tips, but please feel free to wear whatever makes you the most comfortable. Sangeet - Emphasis on color and clothing that is comfortable to dance in. For women, if you want to wear Indian clothes, consider searching for these outfits online: lehengas (usually made of a cropped blouse and skirt with a matching scarf), salwar kameez (a long patterned blouse with matching pants and scarf), sharara (also a long patterned blouse but with wider pants and scarf), anarkalis (an ankle length dress top with leggings underneath and scarf), even saris (you can buy these pre-draped and pleated for ease of wear). For men, you could wear a kurta (a long shirt, usually with matching pants and can be paired with a scarf, sometimes come with vests).

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What type of outfit should I wear to the Indian wedding?

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We would love you to join us in traditional Indian clothing for our morning ceremony. You will have the opportunity to go back to the hotel and change after lunch. We will be indoors for the morning so don't worry about the heat! Women can wear saris, lehengas, or salwar kameez, described above. Men can wear a kurta with a scarf or vest, a sherwani (long buttoned coat-like top, worn over matching pants and usually a light shirt), or a Nehru suit (a closed front jacket and suit pants).

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What type of outfit should I wear for the reception?

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After an afternoon break, we will all be returning to the venue for a Western ceremony, followed by cocktail hour and reception. You can wear any formal attire you want. We invite you to wear formal Indian attire, but you can certainly wear Western attire if you would be more comfortable. Women can wear an embellished lehenga, sari, or Western gown. Men can wear an embellished kurta, sherwani, or a Western suit. (Typically, men do wear Western suits for an Indian reception!)

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That was a lot of words. Do you have a visual guide?

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Yes! We've created a few public Pinterest boards which we have included links to. Also feel free to consult the Internet, friends, or reach out to us directly with questions! Sangeet: https://pin.it/6gSifARay Indian Wedding: https://pin.it/2uJuYdcbD Reception: https://pin.it/52qvNi0s4

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What will we do between the Hindu and Western ceremony?

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There will be a break in the day after lunch and before returning to the Hudson House for the Western ceremony. During that time we encourage you to return to your accommodations and get some rest, or explore Jersey City.