Unfortunately, if we have not specified the name of your intended +1 in your invitation details, we will not be able to accommodate them. We have limited space in our venues and have been very selective on who can attend. We sincerely hope you can still make it!

As we are keeping this wedding quite small (for an Indian wedding), and unless specified in the invitation details, we will not be able to accommodate any additional children. Our venues are limited in size and do not allow room for play. We know this might make it difficult for guests with small children, and while we hope you can still attend, we completely understand if that makes it impossible. Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help!

Depending on where you're traveling from and which venue you're traveling to, you may need to drive, take an Uber/taxi or public transport. Please check your invitation details to see how far you are from each venue and what its parking situation is, as this may affect your mode of transportation. To see what mode of transportation to take, check out the Travel + Stay page. Important note: regarding day of the Reception: there is a massive art festival happening in the downtown core area of Toronto. Many streets around the venue will be blocked. This will require more time to get to the event, and may result in parking complications. Depending on how you get to any event, please ensure you leave enough time for travel as start times are prompt.

If you are coming for the Reception, we are arranging a hotel discount code for you that will appear in the Travel + Stay section. Please stay tuned—we will most likely send you an email to notify that discount code has been listed. Air BnB is also a great option to consider if you are traveling with multiple people. Important note: there is a massive art festival happening in the downtown core area of Toronto. You will need to book a hotel ASAP as there are many people who will be coming from around the world to attend. If you are also attending the Mithishitabi and/or Mehndi Party and would like to stay closer to the Brampton area, we have included several options for hotels on the Travel + Stay section page. Please feel free to book any hotel at any location at your convenience—let us know if you need help!

If you have made an error or need to change the RSVP of a guest(s), go to the RSVP page and simply navigate to the event(s) you need to modify. Find your name or your guest(s) and reselect “attending” or “not attending”, the update will be made automatically. Please ensure all RSVPs have been submitted by August 3rd. If you need help, please contact us.

Only those with a code can access the message box on the guestbook page.

Navigate to the RSVP page, click "lost your code?" and enter your email address. Within a few minutes, you should get an email with your code. If not, shoot us an email at rsvp@mufandzai.com or send either of us a text and we'll give it to you ASAP.

In many Indian weddings, it is tradition to have a henna party before the wedding. During a henna party, artists use a paste made from dried henna leaves to paint intricate patterns on the hands and feet of the bride, and some on the women that are attending. One could say that the art of henna during a wedding is an extension of make-up or jewellery—it is a method of adornment. Zai will have her henna done two days before the henna party so she can dance and interact with ease with guests at the party. There will also be a few ceremonies both families will participate in and guests will have a chance to get their henna done. Typically only women participate, but nowadays men do too (maybe a flower or two less). There will be lots of food, Indian music (and some Drake too, of course), games and more!

Zai and Muf will be having their marriage ceremony earlier in the wedding week, and will continue the second half of the traditions at the Reception for their guests to be a part of. It requires a brief ritual that will take place amongst the families, to officially make the bride a part of her husband’s family. The bride sits beside her first aunt, while different family members and friends shower them with flowers and well-wishes. Then the bride will stand on a platform and be adorned a scarf, a piece of gold jewelry and new shoes by her mother-in-law. Aside from this, there will be a cake cutting ceremony, speeches, dancing, food, games and lots of photo-taking! When all the fun and games are over, the bride and groom leave the venue as husband and wife, starting a beautiful journey of love together.

Anything you want! But would LOVE if you wore our cultural clothing. Below are some suggestions and helpful tips to come dressed appropriately for our events. Typically our outfits are more loose in nature and are always accompanied with a large scarf. We like to show a little skin, but never any legs. All we ask of our guests, is to try and stay modest—so avoid mini skirts, please!

for the Mehndi Party

Our event is a bit more casual since it’s at home, but feel free to jazz-it-up! If you are limited to obtaining Indian clothing, you can get creative and combine some western clothing (ie. flared pants with a crop top) paired with some Indian jewellery—no need for saris at this event. For men, you can rock a kurta with dress pants or a regular button-down and pants is perfect.

for the Reception

This is where you can get real fancy—and anything formal goes—whether it’s western or Indian clothing. Just try and avoid wearing burgandy/maroon so you don’t match with Zai. So ladies, rock that sari and boys, come dressed to impress.

If you’re in Toronto, check out Little India on Gerrard Street East, between Coxwell Ave and Greenwood Ave. If you’re in New York, go to Jackson Heights or Oak Tree Road in Edison, New Jersey. If you have any questions or concerns on attire, please do not hesitate to reach out to us–and by "us", we mean Zai.

We hope you love Indian food, because there will be lots of it! There will be many vegetarian/vegan and nut-free options, but if you have any major food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let us know and we will try our best to accommodate.

Yes, we do! We’d love if you could include the hashtag “#TayebalyForTwo” in your social media posts.

Muf's last name is pronounced “Tay-buh-lee” and Zai's is “SHUM-sh-din”. Muf's mom's name is Nargis and is pronounced "Nar-ghiss" and his dad's name is Manesouraly, pronounced as "mun-SOOR-ali". Zai's mom's name is Hasina and is pronounced "Hass-EENA" and her dad's first name is in fact the same as their last name—Shamshudin.

One of Muf's groomsmen, Dave Costantini, took the amazing photos in New York City. You can check out his work at www.davidcostantini.com and hire him for a discount if you drop Muf's name.