Our wedding will be held at the Top of the Town - 1400 14th St N, Arlington, VA. We're working on booking a block of rooms at a discounted rate, stay tuned!
Our wedding will be a mix of formal and casual, so we encourage guests to dress in a way that reflects a fun and elegant atmosphere we're creating. Josh and Saniya would love to see you in traditional Indian outfits if you can (not mandatory of course!) For women: lehenga choli, anarkali, salwar kameez, or a saree. For men: kurta pajama, sherwani suit. https://www.theknot.com/content/what-to-wear-indian-wedding Options for renting outfits: www.allborrow.com (Use discount code "TheRaonerWedding” to get 20 percent off on women and men's South Asian clothing and accessories) www.glamourental.com www.renttherunway.com Other websites: www.kalkifashion.com www.azafashions.com www.riyacollective.com www.chameeandpalak.in Where to shop in Edison, NJ (≈one hour from NYC and North Jersey) Fashion Queen retail store: https://fashionqueenbridal.com/ Nazranaa: https://nazranaanj.com/ Khajana Boutique: https://www.khajanaboutique.com/ Vivaah: https://www.instagram.com/vivaahbridalstudio/ Manyavar (for men): www.manyavar.com We can’t wait to see all of you dressed up and ready to celebrate this special day with us!
If your invitation is addressed as “family” or lists your kids’ names, then we’d love for them to be included. We understand this may require some extra planning for you, and we truly appreciate your understanding. Let us know if you have any further questions.
Great question! While we’re honoring our cultural heritage, our wedding won't be a traditional ceremony in the classic (Bollywood) sense. Instead, we’ve blended elements from both our backgrounds to create a celebration that reflects who we are as a couple. Expect a beautiful fusion of traditions, with touches of both Christian and Jewish elements. Whether you’re familiar with fusion weddings or this is your first time, we can’t wait to share this special day with you and introduce you to the traditions that mean the most to us. We hope you’re ready for a celebration that’s full of love, joy, and a little bit of everything!
In order to keep our guest list on track, we are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation.
The RSVP instructions will be included in our formal invite. We can’t wait to celebrate with you, so please don’t forget to RSVP by the deadline!
We’re thrilled that our wedding may coincide with the Cherry Blossom season in Washington, D.C.! This time of year is nothing short of magical and we hope you're able to experience this season with us in the District. However, DC tends to get crowded during this time so please make sure you booked your accommodations far, far ahead for a good price.
For any questions or concerns, please email us at raoratner@gmail.com or drop us a text.