FAQs
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Do I have to get a COVID test prior to attending the wedding events?
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Yes! New York State makes it mandatory for all guests to prove they have tested negative for COVID or have received the full vaccine. COVID Rapid test - negative within 6 hours of the wedding event on 5/14/21 (get tested 6:30AM and after day of wedding) COVID PCR test - negative within 72 hours of wedding day on 5/14/21 FULL VACCINE (all doses) - at least 14 days prior to 5/14/21 Please note that you will be DENIED ENTRY if you do not have proof of negative COVID test or Full Vaccination. For vaccination proof, you may show your physical vaccine record card, a photocopy of the card, or a legible picture of the card.
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What are the COVID precautions at the venue?
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Our venue is taking NYS COVID Guidelines very seriously and making sure that all individuals are safe. 1) You are to sign-in with your contact information required to assist with potential contact tracing. 2) You are required to wear a mask at all times, except when sitting, eating, and drinking at your table. 3) You are to practice social distancing on the dance floor. There will be markings on the floor. 4) There are hand sanitizer stations all around the venue. 5) There are social distancing signs all around the venue. 6) Food will now be served to you by a staff member for cocktail hour, dinner buffet, and dessert stations.
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Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?
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There is free valet parking for both the ceremony and the reception.
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Is there transportation to and from the venue?
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There are shuttles from our hotel (Hilton Garden Inn - Roslyn) to bring you to the venue for the reception and back to the hotel at the end of the night. The shuttle will only be available for the Reception.
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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
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The Baraat will start promptly at 1:15PM. Please arrive before 1:15PM to valet your car and enjoy light snacks/refreshments prior to the Baraat and Ceremony. The Baraat is one of the most fun filled traditions in the entire wedding ceremony. It is basically the procession, which leads the Groom towards the wedding venue. All of Christian's family and friends will gather at Leonard's parking lot at 1pm and join in the dancing parade towards the venue entrance. Shree's family and friends will be waiting at the venue entrance to meet, join in the dancing, and cheer! The Mother of the Bride then performs a welcoming ritual for good luck. Everyone will then proceed to the mandap (the altar) where the Hindu wedding ceremony will take place immediately after.
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What can I do during the Break between the Ceremony and Reception?
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During this time, some guests may choose to switch into a different outfit for the Reception. For example, if you chose to wear Traditional Indian attire for the Hindu Ceremony, then you may use this time to possibly switch into an American formal attire for the Reception. You may also use this time to check-in at the hotel, which will be a short drive from the venue. (maybe you can get a quick nap in before the party gets started ;) ) There will be a private area at our hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Roslyn) for all our wedding guests who would like to rest there during the break. You do not need to book a stay at the hotel in order to utilize this private area during the break. If you'd like to explore the area during this break, please view our "Things To Do" tab.
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Where can I go to find Indian formal attire?
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There are many Indian clothing stores around the tri-state area. Below are some of our favorite stores: Miss India 73 Middlesex Ave, Iselin, NJ 08830 Shagun 65 Middlesex Ave, Iselin, NJ 08830 Aainaa Fashions 99 S Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801 Samaira 259 S Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801 Nazzakat 183 S Broadway # 1, Hicksville, NY 11801
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I'm not seeing the discounted rates when I try to book the hotel room.
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Call the hotel directly to make your reservation under our group code "SWRO" - it should be $175/night.