Attire information
WELCOME DRINKS attire
Indian casual or Western cocktail attire would be appropriate attire for this event. The venue has a rooftop area, which may get a little chilly and windy later in the evening. Indian casual could mean a comfortable kurtha for men, and a simple salwar khameez or saree for women.
Western cocktail for men would involve a suit with a tie. For women, this could mean dresses that are party-ready, dress pants and a top, or a fun skirt and top.
ceremony attire
Attire for the Hindu ceremony will be Indian bridal attire (a sari or salwar kameez for ladies, and kurtha for men) or Western cocktail attire.
reception attire
Attire for the cocktail reception and reception will be black tie. Indian attire guidelines would include: a saree, sherwani, formal bandi or banhgala, or dressy kurtha for men. For women, a formal lehenga, saree, gown, or dressy salwar suit would work well. Western black tie involves black tie formal wear for men and floor-length dresses for women. If you have a fancy dress that is traditional cocktail length, that would also be appropriate.
The infamous Indian Saree (or sari) has been worn by Indian women for over 5,000 years.
A late summer/ early fall cocktail dress with a light sweater would work well for a Friday night in Kentucky.
brunch attire
Attire for brunch will be both Indian and Western casual, since most people will be traveling out later in the day. Feel free to wear comfortable clothing.
indian attire vendor recommendations
online
Saris and Things: This website lets you rent or buy a sari, as well as other types of Indian bridal wear. They are based in the Chicago area. Vinita personally hasn't tried this, but they seem to have a great setup! (Please note: We would recommend using a credit card with flexible refund protection just to play it safe.)
Borrow It Bindaas: This website is essentially like a Rent the Runway for South Asian wedding attire. We haven't personally tried it, but it comes highly recommended from one of our good friends who used to work in the wedding industry.
Manyavar: This shop has all kinds of ready-made Indian attire, and ships worldwide. They also recently opened up a brick-and-mortar location near Edison, New Jersey.
Amazon: Amazon has a decent selection of ready-made saris, salwar kameez, jewelry, and shoes.
brick-and-mortar
Boston Shops
- Chabbra Bridal Wear (Address: 2400 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02140)
- Smita's Boutique (Address: 120 Cambridge St, Burlington, MA 01803)
Chicago Shops
Both of these stores are amazing to work with, and we'd highly recommend reaching out if you need an outfit. They are willing to FaceTime or email you pictures if you're shopping remotely.
- Raaz (Address: 2317 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659) - Raaz Website
- Studio East6 (Address: 1151 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607) - Studio East6 Website
New York / New Jersey Shops
- Manyavar (referenced above)
- The Mall at Oak Tree (1710 Oak Tree Rd; Edison, NJ 08820)
- Nazranaa (16 Marconi Ave; Iselin, NJ 08830)
- Khajana (1375 Oak Tree Rd; Iselin, NJ 08830)