FAQs

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I have a question about the wedding. Who should I contact?

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If you have any questions, other than the ones listed here, please reach out to our wedding planners, Sina and Maya, at 909-247-5246. You can also email us at hayleyandravi@gmail.com.

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Where should I park?

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There is no designated parking for the sangeet on Friday night. Please park wherever you can find a spot! For all of the events on Saturday, please park at the Lincoln Heights Christian Church Parking lot off of E Lincoln Dr and N 22nd Street. It is about 0.2 miles (a 5 minute walk) to the Harkins house where we will be having all of the events on Saturday.

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Can we bring children to the wedding weekend?

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Yes! Please bring your kids, just be sure to note it on your RSVP. Our nieces and nephews are excited to have little friends to celebrate with!

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What do we do during the time gaps in between events?

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The short answer... take naps! Our wedding weekend is jam packed so take breaks and naps as you need! You can also use this time to change outfits, grab a snack, or socialize with family and friends.

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What is a Sangeet and do I have to be Indian to attend?

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Absolutely not! This fun-filled event is for everyone! Sangeet is a night of energetic and playful dancing and singing! Traditionally friends and family perform songs and dances for the Bride and Groom. We hope to have several performances throughout the evening. If you are interested in performing, please contact our Wedding Planners (Maya and Sina), at 909-247-5246.

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What should I wear to the Baraat and Hindu ceremony?

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If you want to wear an Indian outfit, women can wear either a Lehenga or a Sari. Men can wear a kurta pyjama or sherwani garb. Here is a website that goes into a little more detail and can give you a better visual. https://www.theknot.com/content/what-to-wear-indian-wedding . While Indian clothes are certainly welcome, typical wedding attire is just as acceptable.

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What should I wear to the Sangeet?

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Any comfortable dress clothes. If interested in wearing Indian clothes, women can choose to wear a lehenga or a gahgra choli. Men can wear a lehngo jhabbo or a kurta pyjama. Either way, we recommend wearing clothes you'll feel comfortable moving around in since the night will be filled with dancing. Women can always wear either a mid-length dress or skirt, while men can wear slacks and a shirt.

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Where can I buy Indian clothes?

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We recommend the websites Kalki Fashion and Lashkaraa. But be sure to place your order far enough in advance so that they arrive in time (2-3 months).

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What is a Baraat and can anyone attend?

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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 everyone is dancing in the parking lot? In Hindu weddings, the Groom is led to the marriage venue in a procession known as the Baraat. Historically, the groom, his family, and friends travel from their village, singing and dancing, to the bride's village. Once the groom's caravan reaches the bride's home, everyone celebrates and dances in excitement for the next stage in the groom's life. It is the groom's one chance to be the center of attention before the bride steals the show! The music during the Baraat is upbeat and exciting and will be blasting as the Groom makes his way through the procession and to the venue entrance. The groom is ultimately welcomed by the bride's mother where she blesses her future son in law. We hope everyone will join in on the dancing and fun as Ravi makes his way to the ceremony!

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I heard Hindu ceremonies are really long. How long will yours be?

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The actual ceremony will last for about an hour and a half. This is after the Baraat and once everyone is inside the venue.

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What will the Hindu ceremony be like?

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The ceremony will take place under a canopy-like structure called a mandap. A Hindu priest will officiate and relatives perform specific roles. The bride and groom will be seated in front of the priest for most of the ceremony. The priest will recite verses in Sanskrit, but will also provide English explanations of the rituals. The ceremony will involve Gujarati customs, as Ravi's family is originally from the state of Gujarat in India. More detailed information will be available in our wedding program.

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What is the significance of henna or mehndi?

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Mehndi is a temporary natural dye used as an adornment by women, and is often associated with special celebrations such as weddings. It is put on the bride's hands and feet a day or two before the wedding in intricate patterns, and it is also common for women to apply mehndi when attending a wedding.

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Will there be only Indian food served throughout the weekend?

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We will be serving pizza and movie theater snacks at the sangeet on Friday, but all of the food on Saturday will be Indian (following both the Hindu Wedding ceremony and the American ceremony Saturday evening). We will have vegetarian options available.

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Is there a wedding Hastag?

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You know there is! It's #CallADrThisIsOnePatelOfAWedding