Useful Q&As
Attending a traditional Indian wedding is quite a unique experience - you will witness a wide array of vibrant colors, food, rituals and dances blended together in a large and long celebration.
Not sure of cultural requirements? what type of wedding gift? What to wear?…… these are all questions you may be asking yourself…. So here’s our guide to help you out…
Q Is there a strict or specific etiquette I need to adhere to when attending a Hindu Wedding?
A Not as such. A Hindu wedding ceremony is filled with traditions and has
Holy and spiritual elements, however it is also filled with jubilant gestures
And has lots of joy, smiles and laughter – after all it is a celebration!
We would ask all our guests to respect a code of silence during the essential
Religious rituals carried out by the Priest. Dress code has been covered under
A separate section.
Q Will the ceremony be carried out in an Indian Lauguage?
A The Priest will speak in the Indian Language according to the holy book,
However will be translating in English too.
There will also be a wedding programme for all our guests giving a step by
Step guide to the whole ceremony.
Q What do I wear to the pre-wedding parties?
A All you need to do is find your best frock or a smart pair of trousers/Jacket!
Ladies: Indian suits/sarees/cocktail dress/trouser suit
Gents: Indian Attire or Smart/Casual wear
Make sure whatever you wear, its comfortable to dance in!!
Q What do I wear to the Hindu Wedding?
A The Bride will be wearing Red. The rest of her bridal party will be in a variety of colours, fabrics and styles
Ladies: as above – this will be a very glamorous occasion with vibrant coloured clothes, ornate jewellery and beautiful make up – in other words there are no limits to looking beautiful so be as glam as you want!!
Gents: Smart Suits preferably Shirt & Tie or Indian Attire.
Q Do I need to cover my head at the Hindu Wedding Ceremony?
A No – there is no requirement for Ladies or Gentlemen to cover their
Heads as the ceremony will not be taking place in a Temple.
Q Do Ladies and Gents sit together or seperately?
A You may sit with your respective Female/Male Partners at all times
Q Will there be alcohol served at the wedding?
A OH YES!!!! There will be Wine, Beers, Spirits, Cocktails and soft drinks
Q What type of cuisine will be served
A Pre-wedding Parties – mixuture of Indian, Fusion, South Indian, and Continental. All will be medium Hot.
There will be alcoholic/soft drinks
Hindu Wedding – the very best of Top Class Madhus – Punjabi/North Indian Cuisine
If you have any specific requirements please allergies etc please advise us
In advance.
Q Wedding Present
A It goes without saying that we are truly humbled to have your presence to celebrate our very special day.
In the Hindu culture it is not generally customary to have a wedding gift list. If you do wish to give a gift, it is
common practice to place something inside the wedding card. There will be Wedding Card Boxes at the Reception
for you to place your wedding cards in.
Q Is there residential parking on your road when I attend a pre-wedding party?
A There is extremely limited parking on our road due to almost every house having offstreet parking. With most houses having at
least two cars you will find it extremely challenging to find a space!!! The good thing is that Wentworth Road is a very big
road so although you may not get a space near our house, we are sure you will find something a short walk away. We strongly recommend you car share or get a taxi!! Our house will be adorned with Celebration lights outside so it wont be hard to find!!
Q Is there a special rate for overnight accommodation at the Sheraton Skyline for wedding guests?
A Yes : Classic Double Bed £85.00 Family RoomTwin Double £105.00
(Room only but includes complimentary car parking)
To make a booking call The Sheraton Skyline Banqueting Co-ordinator Chloe-Jade Goldsmith on: 020 8564 3347
our Ref: MAD1203-003. Alternatively just say you are a guest at the MODI/JOHAL wedding on 12th March. Please note
there are a limited no. of rooms so try and book as early as possible.
We would also recommend the Premier Inn on the Bath Road – only a couple of minutes away from the Sheraton Skyline which is very clean and comfortable. There are several other hotel options only a few minutes away.
Q Will I have to pay for parking at the Sheraton Skyline Hotel?
A NO – as our guest, you will be exempt from any parking charges. The censors on the Exit barrier will be switched off
making it an easy exit out of the car park.