FAQs

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I am not Indian, can I still wear Indian clothes to your events?

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Y.E.S.!!!!!! The bride and groom would love to see you in traditional Indian outfits if you can! Not mandatory of course! (detailed Q&A about clothing below) We ask that you be fancy and dapper for the celebrations!!!

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Wondering what to wear?

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Indian weddings are very festive and colorful. We would love for everyone to join in on the experience and wear traditional clothing. For the wedding ceremony, men are encouraged to wear formal American (ie. suits; dress shirt, slacks and a tie; sport coats; etc) or Indian attire (Kurta, Sherwani). Women are encouraged to wear formal American (ie. dress; pant suit; etc) or Indian attire (ie. saree; lehenga choli; salwar kameez; etc). For the wedding reception, men are encouraged to wear formal American attire (ie. tux; suit) and women are encouraged to wear formal American (ie. dress; long gown; etc) or Indian attire (ie. saree; lehenga choli; salwar kameez, etc). Please AVOID wearing black, red or white during the wedding ceremony Any colors, including black, are acceptable for the mehndi and reception!

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Wondering where to get Indian clothing?

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Below are a list of websites and shops you can buy clothing. Make sure to use the size chart and keep in mind the shipping time as often they ship from India. https://www.utsavfashion.com https://www.manaaya.com https://www.cbazaar.com https://www.amazon.com - just watch the delivery dates! We would recommend to purchase these in advance, allowing 4-6 weeks for shipping. For clothing stores locally, here are some options: Bombay Sari Palace (Dallas, TX) Silk Threads (Dallas, TX) Asia Boutique (Dallas, TX) India Boutique (Bethany, OK) - closed 😔 You can also find stores/boutiques selling Indian outfits all over the country!

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When it comes to wearing a saree, what are my options?

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There are two options when purchasing a saree: 1. standard saree (free-flowing material to wrap yourself with a petticoat that is ordered with a stitched blouse) vs 2. pre-stitched saree (skirt with pleats which is already lined in a petticoat that is ordered with a stitched blouse) Here is a step by step video for wearing a standard saree: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwRZPTCRrxk https://youtu.be/A6rX0cWf-_M Here is a step by step video for wearing a pre-stitched saree: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/u-CpX-f4i2Q https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j1Df4ddiIY Get your safety pins ready girl! Because you will be lookin' flawless after this.

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What is baraat and can I join in?

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You may have seen Indian wedding clips of a groom riding on an elephant or a horse and may be wondering why is everyone dancing in the parking lot? This is the first part of the wedding called Baraat. Historically, the groom and his family & friends would travel from their village, singing and dancing, to the bride's village. When the groom's caravan reaches bride's home, everyone celebrates and dances in excitement for the next part of the groom's life's. It is the groom's one chance to be the center of attention before the bride steals the show! Groom is ultimately welcomed by the bride's mother and she blesses her future son in law. The bride might also come out to welcome her groom, but only if he's got the right moves! We hope that everyone (especially if you're on the "groom's" side) will join in the dancing as Gauruv makes his way to the ceremony and stops him from getting cold feet :P Please meet outside the Skirvin Hotel at 10:30 a.m. sharp!

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Why is the wedding ceremony in the morning and the wedding reception in the evening?

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Indian weddings are comparatively long as they are filled with multiple traditions and rituals. The break between the two events will give you time to re-up your energies and prepare for the party. During the break, the family of the bride and groom as well as all guests typically change from your wedding outfits to the reception outfit. You can use this time to sleep, explore Oklahoma City, or get ready for the next event. For the girls, feel free to use this time to freshen up, change looks, be all extra about getting ready, relax. For the guys, this time can be pregame, nap, pregame, nap.

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What hashtags should we use?

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#ShanRuvGetsHitched Still searching for others so if you have a good one, please do shoot us a text or email! Would love to hear some ideas from those we love and cherish to be there celebrating the day with us!!

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So what will be happening around the campfire during the wedding on the stage?

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After the Baraat, the Hindu wedding ceremony begins and everyone will be seated. The ceremony will begin with the bride's family performing a prayer with the groom. The bride will make her entrance following the ceremony. Traditionally a Hindu wedding ceremony can last hours, but we've condensed it to our most meaningful traditions all which are conducted around a small fire. We will be providing a detailed program when you arrive that will help you follow along!

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What will the reception in evening be like?

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Put on your dancing shoes and everybody put their hands up and work those hips! The reception will be a fun party with lots of food and drinks! Expect to hear Indian as well as contemporary Western music. In terms of dancing, don't worry if you are not a master Bollywood dancer and are not comfortable learning new dances, dance along to the beat and dance to your own rhythm and you will have fun! Be sure to bring strong fists and be ready to pump them!