We encourage everyone to participate in the weekend's festivities in whatever you're most comfortable in! You'll see the bride, groom, their families, and their bridal party in traditional Indian clothing most of the weekend, so feel free to wear the same! For the women, there are two styles of dress most commonly worn at Indian weddings, a Lehenga and a Saree. A Lehenga is a two-piece outfit that includes a top (usually cropped) with a full, high-waisted skirt. The fabric sash over the top is a Dupatta and can be worn several ways. A Saree is a long piece of fabric that's wrapped around the body. For the men, you'll see Sherwanis and Kurta Pajamas most commonly worn. A Kurta Pajama is two pieces of clothing: a Kurta, a loose, long shirt almost reaching the knees, and a Pajama, a drawstring trouser. A Sherwani is a long-sleeved outer coat that falls below the knees and is buttoned down the front. Please note that during the ceremony, heads will have to be covered. Many men will be wearing turbans, but any fabric covering is acceptable! Women can use dupattas for a head covering, but fabric coverings will be provided on the day of, as well! The reception will be black tie.
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Please do not feel obligated to wear Indian clothing to all or any of our events. We are so excited to celebrate with everyone and want our guests to feel their best and be comfortable. However, if you want to try out Indian clothing, you are very welcome to! We've included some information and resources in our FAQ for you, but you can also text Ruth or Sahaj if you have any questions!
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The following link will go live at the start of the ceremony. https://youtube.com/live/LnljJQ-s7mg?feature=share