FAQs

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Is there a dress code?

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The dress code for the sangeet is semi-formal and the wedding is formal. You are welcome to wear Indian or American attire.

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Can you get more specific about the attire?

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For the sangeet: If you have Indian attire, this is a great time to wear it! If not, semi-formal. Ideas for women: cocktail dresses of any length, elegant jumpsuits. Ideas for men: dress shirts and slacks/khakis (no blazers/ties needed). For the wedding: Formal Indian or American attire for women will both include floor length gowns. Indian women will typically be seen in a lehenga, sari, salwar kameez, anarkali, or sharara. Wearing Indian clothes is not mandatory and we do not expect you to buy them just for this occasion. Please go about wearing any floor-length dress that you would wear to a typical American wedding that you feel and look great in. Formal Indian attire for men can include a Sherwani or a Kurta paired with churidar or pants. Formal American attire for men will include a suit or a dress shirt with trousers. If you have any additional questions- feel free to reach out directly the to bride and/or groom.

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Are there any colors I should avoid wearing?

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We encourage you to wear vibrant, festive, and bright colors, but ask that you reserve the colors red and white for the bride on the day of the wedding (10/10/26).

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Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

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The ceremony and cocktail hour will be outside, while the reception will be inside the pavilion.

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What if it rains?

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In the (sad) event that rain occurs, the ceremony will be held indoors. Details will be made available on the day if this happens and you will be directed on where to go once you arrive.

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Where should I park?

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For the sangeet: Ample parking is available in front of the venue. For those that will need to take the elevator up to the venue, please park on the right side of the building to be able to easily access the Chateau Hotel entrance where the elevator is located. For the wedding: Parking is permitted in the guest parking lot just before The Visitor's Center at the end of the tree-lined drive. There are about 70 vehicles + a few handicapped access spots and an attendant will be there to direct parking. A golf cart will also be available to assist guests. We highly encourage our hotel guests to utilize the complementary shuttle and for our other guests we recommend Uber/Lyft/Carpooling.

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What kind of food will be served?

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Various vegetarian and non-vegetarian options will be served buffet style, so our guests will have the option to choose what they’d like to eat. Both events will primarily feature Indian food, but other non-Indian options will also be made available.

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Will there be alcohol?

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Yes, we will have an open bar for all of our guests to enjoy complimentary drinks throughout the events!

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Are kids allowed/can we bring our children?

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We adore your little ones, and promise there will be many moments in the future for them to join us. For these two days, we’ve chosen an adults-only celebration so everyone can fully unwind and soak in the joy! We understand this can impact your ability/decision to attend or stay the whole time and we wholeheartedly understand.

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Can I bring a plus one?

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While we’d love to have everyone, we’re keeping things intimate and personal. We hope you’ll understand that invitations are extended only to those named.

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Is there a gift registry?

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Yes! If you would like to honor us with a gift to celebrate the start of our married life together, you can do so by contributing to our Japan honeymoon. We will have a card box on our wedding day and we have provided a link right here on our website under the Registry tab. Thankfully we are blessed with a loving home filled with everything that we need so we kindly request no boxed gifts.

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When should I RSVP? What is the deadline for RSVPing?

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The sooner, the better! The deadline to RSVP is Saturday, 8/8/26

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What should I do if I can’t attend any or all of the events?

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You will be dearly missed! If you cannot make any of the events, please indicate your decision on our RSVP tab so we can plan accordingly.

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Can I still attend if I don’t RSVP?

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Short answer; no. Longer answer; not unless you plan to bring a chair and a sandwich, but still no.

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Can I take pictures during the ceremony?

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We ask that you be fully present during the ceremony as we get married. We have hired a wonderful team of professionals to capture this moment and promise to share our photos/videos as soon as we receive them. After the ceremony, feel free to take as many photos and videos as you'd like! Make sure to tag @sarahjulu (Krish doesn’t have social media) or post under the hashtag #DamanyKiShaadi for us to look at to relive the day!

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When should I arrive for the ceremony?

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We’ll be beginning promptly at the stated ceremony time. We’d be so grateful if you could arrive 15-30 minutes early to get settled and seated. We’d love nothing more than to see you smile (on time) when we walk down the aisle!

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Will the events run on IST (Indian Standard Time)?

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Absolutely not! Please plan to arrive on time for all events.