FAQs
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What should I wear?
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We want everyone to be comfortable, so please don't feel pressured to wear Indian attire if you don't want to! Please feel free to wear semi-formal American attire to the ceremony. For those of you who do want to get a little more into the Indian experience, here are some options: Women: Traditional options include "Anarkali" (also sometimes called "Salwar Kameez") or sarees. Sarees can be tricky to put on (and have them stay on!) so we recommend you check out a few YouTube tutorials to make sure everything is tied and secured properly. Men: Traditional men's wear is called a "Kurta Pajama." The more colorful, the better! All colors are totally fine, except black.
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Where can I purchase Indian attire?
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For Online options: 1) http://www.fabindia.com 2) http://www.kalkifashion.com 3) http://www.kaneesha.com 4) http://www.cbazaar.com 5) http://www.utsavfashion.com 6) http://www.indusdiva.com For those in Bay Area: Santa Clara/Sunnyvale area on El Camino Real - Manisha Saree Palace, Sagar Exclusive, Vibha Indian Designer Boutique For those in the Portland Area: Hillsboro- Amrapali Boutique
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Where should I stay?
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A wedding block is available at the Hyatt Santa Clara for 8/29-9/2. Ask for "Krishna/Mapes Wedding" If you're looking to find an AirBnb, the most central option is to find one in Cupertino (where Sveta's parents live!)