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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need before the celebrations — starting with the question we get most: what on earth do I wear?

Dress code, event by event

Five celebrations

Bridal Eve

Details coming soon

We'll update this page as soon as the dress code is confirmed.

Jashn-e-Haldi

Festive & colorful

Turmeric stains permanently. Wear something bright, breathable, and completely expendable — a cotton kurta or a simple salwar set is perfect.

Nikkah

Ethnic wear encouraged

Modest and elegant: a sherwani or kurta for the gentlemen, a saree, anarkali or sharara for the ladies. Shoulders and knees covered, please.

Vivah Ceremony

Details coming soon

Traditional Indian wear will be the safe bet — full guidance to follow.

Austin Reception

Festive Indian or black tie

Lehengas, bandhgalas, or a sharp suit — whichever you feel best dancing in. Adults only.

Leave to the bride

Deep red and full bridal gold — Isha's colors for the Vivah and Nikkah.

Skip head-to-toe

All-white or all-black at the Hindu ceremony. An accent of either is absolutely fine.

For the women

Four silhouettes that work at any of our events — from easiest to wear to most dramatic.

Anarkali

A floor-length flared gown with churidar underneath. Nothing to drape, nothing to pin — the most forgiving place to start.

Nikkah · Vivah

Salwar kameez or palazzo set

Tunic, trousers, dupatta. Cotton or light silk, easy to move in, and the right call for a daytime turmeric fight.

Haldi · Mehndi

Lehenga

Cropped blouse, full embroidered skirt, dupatta over one shoulder. The dance-floor favorite, and the reception's unofficial uniform.

Reception · Vivah

Saree

Six yards over a fitted blouse. The most classic look of the week — bring safety pins, or a friend who knows how to pleat.

Any event

For the men

You do not need to own any of this. A well-cut kurta rents for less than a tie costs.

Kurta pajama

Straight knee-length tunic over drawstring trousers. Cool, comfortable, and the easiest entry point into Indian wear.

Haldi · Mehndi

Nehru jacket over a kurta

A sleeveless mandarin-collar waistcoat adds structure without committing to the full sherwani. Works over a plain white kurta.

Nikkah · Reception

Sherwani

A long embroidered coat over churidar, often with a stole. The most formal end of the range — right at home at the Nikkah.

Nikkah · Vivah

Bandhgala (Jodhpuri) suit

The Indian tuxedo: closed-collar jacket, tailored trousers. Reads as black tie in any room, and needs no tie.

Reception

Try it on

See yourself in the outfit

Take a photo or upload one, pick a look, and we'll place you in it. Everything happens on your own device — nothing is uploaded or saved anywhere.

Choose a look

Best results from a straight-on photo with your whole face and hair in frame, in decent light. Tag us when you post it — we want to see every one.

No photo yet — the outfit is waiting.

Everything else

Still stuck? The last answer here is the one you want.

Do I need to attend every event?

No — please RSVP only to the events you're able to join us for. Every one of them is meaningful to us, but we completely understand that not everyone can make them all.

Is the Austin Reception adults-only?

Yes — while we love your little ones, the Reception is an adults-only evening. We hope it's a welcome night off.

Can I bring a plus-one or additional guests?

Your invitation indicates exactly who's invited — please check your RSVP for the names included in your party.

Where can I buy or rent Indian outfits?

Local Houston and Austin shop recommendations coming soon — in the meantime, rental services ship nationwide and most will size you from a few measurements.

Is there a hotel block?

We don't have an official room block, but here are a few well-located options to consider. Suggested dates below are just a starting point — adjust to whatever fits your own trip.

Houston · Nov 27–29 events

The Chifley Houston, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

2400 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027 · Suggested stay: Nov 26 – Nov 29, 2026

Booking link coming shortly.

Austin · Dec 4–5 events

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Austin Cedar Park

1110 Discovery Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 · Suggested stay: Dec 3 – Dec 6, 2026

Book Dec 3–6

Austin · Dec 4–5 events

Hyatt Place Austin / Cedar Park

1315 E New Hope Dr, Cedar Park, TX 78641 · Suggested stay: Dec 3 – Dec 6, 2026

Book on hyatt.com Enter Dec 3 – Dec 6, 2026 when you get to the dates step.

Will there be transportation between events?

Details coming soon.

Is there a registry?

We don't have a traditional registry — your presence is the gift. If you'd like to do more, see the Gifts section on the main site for our Honeymoon Fund and the Global Impact Project.

Who do I contact with questions?

To be added.

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