Ricardo and Riya

FAQ

Answers to your questions

When is the RSVP deadline?

Please RSVP by September 1st. If for some reason you are not able to RSVP by then, please message Ricardo or Riya and we will find a workaround.

Yes, please wear what you are comfortable with – the above Indian clothing suggestions are just if you’d like to try out some fun Indian clothes while in India. Our wardrobe planner is an indicative guide.

Yes, we love your little ones and would love to have them with us.

Please see the weather description here – will range from mid 50s to mid 70s (cooler in the night, warmer during the day).

This question is included in the RSVP form – while we will have plenty of variety of choices, if you have a specific restriction please let us know and we will accommodate beforehand.

We will be organizing transportation to and from Le Meridien, Gurgaon for each of the events. Please see here for timing of the shuttles from the hotel. We will have an early and late shuttle leaving from the events back to the hotels as well.

Please dress comfortably but while out sightseeing or shopping we recommend dressing more conservatively. Wearing tight dresses, sheer or short clothes will mean you stand out and may receive unwanted attention.

Yes, that is a great way to explore several designs and shop before your arrival. Please refer to the Wardrobe Planner for recommendations of online stores.

Yes most stores will have clothes that can be bought off the rack. Rental options for Indian Clothes where alteration is included is also mentioned in the Wardrobe planner.

If you would like to visit Agra, Goa, Jaipur, Udaipur or any other of the many interesting cities in India before or after the wedding, we recommend coordinating with a trusted travel agent we know well - see below for details. They specialise in personalized itineraries and handle all bookings and payments directly. Please contact them at.

Anil Bhatia
Call or WhatsApp: +91 99588 48309
Email: anilbhatia@gmail.com

Here are a few suggestions:
Wildlife & Nature
Ranthambore or Corbett National Park (both driving distance from Delhi). The Taj Sawai and Naharagarh are great hotels in Ranthambore. The Taj chain, Lemon Tree Premier are some good options in Corbett.

Heritage & Culture
Jaipur (4-5 hour drive), Udaipur (short flight), Agra (~3.5 hour drive, Taj Mahal). There are many beautiful fort / palace hotels in Jaipur and Udaipur.

Beaches
Goa, Kerala (<3.5 hour flights)

Tripadvisor and Timbuktutravel.com are good places to explore options where you would like to go

English and Hindi

No, tap water cannot be used for drinking in India. We also recommend avoiding street food. Please carry your own water or use sealed bottled water.

In the USA, the standard voltage for household electricity is 120 volts (sometimes written as 110V), while in India, it’s 220-230 volts. For your laptops, hairdryers, mobiles etc you will need an international travel adaptor. You can easily order one on Amazon.

Your presence is the biggest gift you can give us. If above and beyond that, you would like to give us a gift, we will be uploading a registry with a range of options in a few months. You can check our website by the end of October for the registry.