Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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This is a multi-cultural fusion wedding, so wear whatever makes you feel happy and confident! There will be a traditional Western ceremony at the start, followed by a quick South-Indian Kerala style ceremony towards the end of the cocktail/mocktail hour. Celebrate in your style! Feel free to dress elegantly, and don’t hesitate to bring your best dancing shoes!
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No, we do not have a gift registry. Your presence means more to us than any gift! We’re simply grateful to celebrate our special day surrounded by our loved ones.
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Yes! Discounted rates are available at The Waldorf Astoria for the wedding weekend, from March 14th to March 16th. For more details and the booking link, please visit The Venue tab.
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The wedding will take place at the Waldorf Astoria in Chicago. For directions and parking information, please check out Travel tab. Please feel free to use Google Maps on the Travel tab to get directions to and from the event.
The hotel has a paid parking lot as well as Valet parking available. There are public parking garages nearby.
Chicago has a great transit system, but using ride-share apps like Uber or Lyft will be the easiest way to get to the venue.
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This is an indoor venue. The ceremony begins at 5:30 PM CDT. A detailed schedule of events can be found in Wedding Schedule tab.
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Please feel free to fill out the RSVP at the earliest. Since this is a sit-down dinner the venue will need to be updated in advance with the exact guest count.
We’d love to accommodate everyone, but seating and dinner menu will be pre-booked before the event so it will be best if we could know the final count when you RSVP. If you have questions, feel free to contact Jade or Vivek.
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Please RSVP by February 12th, 2025 to ensure we can accommodate everyone. You can RSVP directly on this website under the RSVP tab. You can also scan the QR code on the invitation or click on the RSVP button on the home page to get to the RSVP page.
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Yes, we love your little ones. This is a small intimate wedding and we’d like to share our day with everyone invited. No age barriers here.
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We’ve got you covered! Please let us know about any dietary restrictions when you RSVP, and we’ll make arrangements accordingly.
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If it makes you happy to do it without disturbing anyone, then please feel free to snap away. Don’t forget to share the pictures with us!
We’ll have professional photographers to capture all the special moments so please be mindful about not impeding with their work.
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We’ll be serving delicious mocktails and all Coke flavored sodas during cocktail hour and the reception. A bartender will also be available to make alcoholic drinks. If you’d like alcohol or wine during the cocktail hour and dinner service, please let Jade or Vivek know, and we’ll arrange it with the venue for you.
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Chicago in March can be frosty and windy, so bundle up to stay warm and cozy as you celebrate with us and go exploring the city.