General questions
When is the RSVP deadline?
Please RSVP on the website by May 1.
Are the wedding events indoors or outdoors?
Weather permitting, the Wedding Ceremony will be held outdoors. All other events will be held indoors.
What is the dress code? Do I have to wear Indian clothes? Do I need different outfits for ceremony and reception?
While Indian clothes are not required for any event, you are encouraged to wear them if you are interested! Guests are welcome to change outfits between the ceremony and reception if they’d like. If you're interested in wearing Indian clothes, you may find some useful information at https://www.theknot.com/content/what-to-wear-indian-wedding.
What time should I show up to the ceremony?
The Baraat will start at 2pm, and everyone is welcome to participate or observe. Otherwise, the Ceremony will begin at 3pm, so please arrive with time to find seats and get settled.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
All of the venue halls at Lake Pearl will be wheelchair accessible. In addition, we will have a golf cart service for guests who need assistance.
Will there be an open bar?
There will be an open bar at the cocktail hour and reception. Alcohol will not be served at the Garba or Ceremony, as they are both religious ceremonies.
Is there an after-party?
Yes, there will be an after-party, with a cash bar, at the TownePlace Suites.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
Please reach out to Malay, Mira or their family members if you have any more questions!
Transportation
What’s the easiest way to get to the venue?
We will have shuttle services from TownePlace Suites and Sonesta hotels (details to come). Lake Pearl also has plenty of parking, and Uber is readily available in the area.
Is there parking available at the venue?
Yes, parking is available at Lake Pearl.
Indian weddings
What is Mehendi?
During the Mehendi ceremony, guests will have the opportunity to get henna applied. For more information on this tradition, check out https://www.theknot.com/content/mehndi-party
What is a Baraat?
A Baraat is the arrival of the groom at the ceremony site, where he is greeted by the bride’s family. This is a very festive procession, with lots of music and dancing as the groom is joined by his friends and family on his way to the ceremony. If you are a guest of the Groom, we highly encourage you to join in the Baraat. If you are a guest of the Bride, you will greet the Baraat with the Bride's family at the entrance of the ceremony site. Here’s a link with more information if you’re curious: https://www.brides.com/indian-baraat-5075885
What is a Garba?
Raas-Garba is a night of energetic and playful dancing that commonly takes place before weddings. Raas and Garba are typical Gujarati folk dances that everyone can participate in. Garba is done solo and involves rhythmic steps in a circular form. Raas is done in pairs while holding sticks called dandiyaa. The dance involves hitting your partner's dandiyaa with your own while following the beat of the music. We’ll do a tutorial before the dancing gets started, so don’t worry about not knowing the steps!