Indian weddings typically include much more than just a ceremony, cocktail hour and reception—they generally include a first day, second day and even third day of celebrations. One of the most beautiful things about Indian weddings and Indian culture is that most of the wedding rituals and practices have been passed down for generations. It's common for Indian weddings to have multiple pre- and post-wedding events, and some events we will be having are the Mehendi ceremony, Haldi, and Sangeet. To help you better understand the rituals and traditions you can expect to experience, check out this Indian wedding traditions guide!

An Indian bride will likely wear a lehenga or sari while an Indian groom may wear a kurta or sherwani for an Indian wedding ceremony. As a wedding guest, it's recommended to wear similar attire. Many formal attire rental websites have Indian formal wear that you can borrow. If you're unable to procure traditional Indian garb, formal Western attire, like a suit or cocktail dress, would also be acceptable. Indian weddings are very colorful so let your imagination flow with color choices for outfits. Most events, unless specified, are formal events. To review the dress code of each event, check out the “Wardrobe Planner” page.

The colour palettes at Indian weddings are typically very vibrant! More details about each wedding ceremony can be found in the "Ceremony Details" page.

Many of the meals served during the pre- and post-wedding ceremonies will be buffet-style. Chicken, mutton, seafood, and lentil dishes will be served alongside salads, rice, noodles, and Indian-style breads (e.g., naan, parotta, and roti). Many Indian foods can be spicy so please be prepared.

The wedding ceremony will be followed by a Kerala-style wedding feast, known as Sadhya. Sadhya begins with a selection of pickles, including spicy raw mango and sweet Puli Inchi, served with banana chips and Kerala pappadums. Main dishes in the Sadhya include Thoran (a coconut-infused cabbage or beans stir-fry), and Kalan (featuring yam cooked in yogurt and spices). The mildly-flavored Olan, Avial, Erissery, and Kootu Curry add diversity to the spread, all cooked with fresh vegetables and coconut. Accompanying these dishes is par-boiled choru rice, served with Sambar (a coconut-lentil stew), and followed by Rasam and spiced buttermilk. Desserts included in the Sadhya are Pal Ada Pradhaman (a milk and rice flakes delicacy) and Paruppu Payasam (lentils simmered in aromatic spices), and the meal concludes with ripe bananas.

Absolutely! We do ask that all our guests keep their phones on silent during the wedding ceremony so as not to disturb the event. If possible, we ask that our guests share their photos with us via a QR code (which will be provided on your wedding itinerary).

Yes, accommodation at the wedding venue/resort will be provided to all guests for the duration of the wedding (i.e., the nights of March 29th & 30th, 2025). We ask that our guests RSVP as soon as possible so that we can arrange accommodations in terms of rooms and transportation. Check-in time at the resort is 2:30pm (on Saturday, March 29th) and check-out will be at 11am (on Monday, March 31st). If you would like to extend your stay at the resort, please contact them directly. Additionally, the paid activities at the resort (such as the Ayurvedic Spa and kayaking) are not included in our provided accommodations so if you would like to partake in any those activities, you will have to pay for that yourself. The complimentary activities that are included are afternoon chai (or tea) at 4pm and a 1-hour houseboat ride at 5pm.

There is no expectation for gifts, and physical gifts are discouraged because of the potential strain it can create on our travel back to Canada. Your presence at our wedding is gift enough, but if you would like to honour our marriage with a cash gift, all contributions will go towards our future goals.

Absolutely! If you have any questions about the wedding, feel free to contact either Aishwarya or Alex.

You can RSVP by following the information provided on the "RSVP" page. The deadline to RSVP is December 30th, 2024.

No, the tap water is unsafe. Please drink bottled water instead.

The standard voltage in India (230 V) is much higher than the voltage level your devices typically operate at in Canada (120 V). Without a converter, you risk serious damage to your devices. Additionally, be aware that the frequency in India differs. You might need a voltage converter in India to protect your devices.

To be sure, check the label on your devices. Some devices never need a converter. If the label states 'INPUT: 100-240V, 50/60 Hz', the device can be used in every country in the world. This is common for devices with chargers like tablets/laptops, photo cameras, cell phones, toothbrushes, etc. For these devices, you will only need a power plug adapter.

Yes, you will need a power plug adapter for Canadian devices. In India, they use power sockets (outlets) of type C, D and M. In Canada, you use plug types A and B. So yes, you will need a power plug adapter in India for sockets type C, D and M. For more information, click here.

The weather will be humid. In Kumarakom, the weather begins getting warm in March so we strongly encourage our guests to bring clothing made from comfortable and cool materials (e.g. cotton).

Yes, we will be having a pre-wedding celebration with Alex's relatives in Saint John, New Brunswick. The purpose of this event is to honour Alex's grandparents, who are unable to travel to India.