It is common for Indian wedding invitations to include the phrase "We kindly request no boxed gifts" as cash or gold are the traditional gifts given. However, because this is a fusion wedding, we also have a registry that is typical of the American wedding tradition. We are grateful for any and all contributions to our married life, we simply request no boxed gifts brought to the venue.
Due to the nature of a fusion wedding, we have a lot of events over the course of the entire weekend, but don't worry! Your formal invitation will have an invite for each event you are invited to attend.
We highly recommend staying at The Ballantyne Hotel as a majority of the events (Saturday and Sunday) will be taking place there. We also have two additional hotel blocks available at locations that are within walking distance of the Ballantyne and shuttle service from those will be provided to The Ballantyne Hotel. See the Travel tab for more information.
Saturday & Sunday: The Ballantyne Hotel See the Schedule tab for more details
For Sunday, please be at the venue by 9:15 AM. The ceremony should be done by 12 PM and will be followed by lunch.
For Saturday and Sunday, there is plenty of parking availability at The Ballantyne Hotel.
If your child is invited, their name will be listed on the invitation. We kindly ask that parents be mindful of their children's noise levels and take them outside of the ballroom should little ones get bored (or cranky) of the long ceremony. Additionally, be mindful that the reception will have alcohol and it may just be best to take the night off!
We are not extending invites to anyone who is not listed on your invitation. Only those on the invite are asked to attend.
Now for the fun part! The beauty of a fusion wedding is that all of our guests will get a chance to experience both of our cultures. We'd love for you all to go "all-in" and be a part of the festivities by wearing traditional clothes but know that's not always possible. If this is your first Indian wedding, please see below: Saturday: this event will be held in the morning and is a traditional ceremony completed the day before an Indian wedding. Men should wear a traditional Kurta Pajama, Kurta pajama with a vest, OR a button-down dress shirt and dress pants. Women should wear a traditional Lehenga (skirt & top) OR a long dress. The preferred color tone for this event is whites, yellows, oranges, pinks, and reds. Sunday Morning: this event will be a formal wedding Indian ceremony. Men should wear traditional Sherwani or Kurta Pajama w/vest OR suit and tie. Women should wear a traditional Lehenga, Saree, OR floor-length formal western dress. The only color to avoid here is red, as this is the color worn by the bride. Sunday Evening: this event will be a formal evening reception and the dress code is a fusion of Indian Formal and Black-Tie Preferred. Men should wear black tuxedos OR darker suits with ties. Women should wear a traditional Lehenga, Saree, OR floor-length formal dress that would be typical of a western black-tie event.
We understand that this is a lot! So please see below for some helpful links on Indian weddings, Indian attire, and online store links. Let us know if you have any other questions and we are happy to help! Helpful Links: 1) https://www.theaisleguide.com/tips/what-know-attending-your-first-indian-wedding Indian Wedding Attire Guides: 1) https://www.brides.com/what-to-wear-to-an-indian-wedding-507623723 2) https://www.saree.com/blog/what-to-wear-for-an-indian-wedding-as-a-guest/ 3) https://weddedwonderland.com/your-ultimate-guide-to-indian-wedding-attire-fashion-meets-tradition/ Online Stores for Indian Clothes: if you live in a large city, chances are you have some local Indian boutiques that you can visit. Additionally, check out these online shops that we love: 1) House of Indya (www.houseofindya.com) 2) Borrow the Bazaar (www.borrowthebazaar.com) 3) Kynah (www.shopkynah.com) 4) Anita Dongre (us.anitadongre.com) 5) Saree Room (https://www.thesareeroom.com) 6) Utsav Fashion (www.utsavfashion.com) 7) G3 (www.g3fashion.com)