What happens in all the events at an Indian Wedding?
Please refer to the "Indian Wedding 101" tab.
What should I wear to the Sangeet Function?
Western, Indian, Indo-western, Inflatable costume.. Anything bright, festive, and comfortable - dancing shoes are a must! Think Bollywood Meets Hollywood Party!
What should I wear to the wedding ceremony?
Dressy casual or Indian Attire.
As the wedding is in a hall located in temple premises, all clothing must cover shoulder and knees. Think Sunday's best.
Where can I buy Indian attire in the USA?
There are tonnes of options online.
For women looking for pre-stitched sarees + blouse: www.stylebypanaash.in or www.soch.com...
For women looking for dresses, lahenga, anarkali suits: www.kalkifashion.com or www.utsavfashion.com or www.lashkaara.com or www.likeadiva.com...For men, there are sherwani or kurta available even on Amazon, or the sites above.
Best yet? Raid an Indian friend's wardrobe ;-)
Etiquettes in a Temple
Temples are a place of worship and the general rules are similar to other places of worship, like churches, mosques, Gurudwara, and so on. While the wedding in a hall in the temple facilities, please be mindful that alcohol, smoking, and meat are prohibited. Dressing must cover shoulder and knees.
What's for food?
We will have vegetarian/vegan options available. Please let us know if you have other dietary restrictions.
Sangeet - We're planning for North Indian buffet with an open bar! Wedding - You'll experience a traditional Vistaraaku Pelli Bhojunam (Traditional South Indian Meal served on a Banana Leaf). Read more about this practice: https://iskconhighertaste.com/bananaleaf_sattvic.html
Are children invited?
Yes, absolutely!
Will there be an open bar?
Yes! At the sangeet, liquid courage for all the dancing.
No alcohol at the wedding ceremony in the temple.
What's the most important part of the wedding ceremony?
We get it. 8am is kind of early after partying all night! Especially if you have kids and limited bathrooms. The main part of the wedding is the Muhurtham. This is where Sean ties the Mangalsutra and the couple take the 7 vows of marriage. The Muhurtham is 9:00 to 10:30 AM.