Frequently Asked Questions

(1) Where should I stay in Vail?

We recommend staying at the Grand Hyatt Vail. The haldi/turmeric ceremony on Saturday will take place at the Hyatt, and the baraat (Mitchell’s procession) will start from the Hyatt on Sunday. You can make a reservation here. Our room block is closed but if you’d like to be added, please contact lilli@sweetlypaired.com and sanjana.219@gmail.com and we will try to add you. Alternatively, there may be Airbnb options available.

(2) How do I get to Vail? How do I get to the wedding events?

There are two airports you can fly into: 

  • Denver International Airport (DEN), which is 2.5 hours by car from Vail without traffic.

  • Eagle County Regional Airport (EGE), which is a small regional airport about 40 minutes by car from Vail.

When you land, you can take a rental car or an airport shuttle to Vail. Please note that Ubers will likely not pick up passengers between Denver airport and Vail, and they are very hard to come by for travel in Vail. 

For airport shuttles, you are welcome to book them on your own (Peak 1 Express and Epic are two companies of many). However, the more people on a shuttle, the cheaper it will be per person. So if you would like support in coordinating arrival/departure times with other wedding guests, please email our wedding planner at travel@lilliblack.com with your preferred flight itinerary. 

To easily get to wedding events, we recommend staying at or near the Grand Hyatt Vail. There is parking available at the wedding event venues (Grand Hyatt on Saturday and Donovan Pavilion on Sunday).

If you don’t rent a car and would like to explore Vail on your own, Vail is very pedestrian friendly if you want to walk around. There is also free bus transportation within Vail.

(3) How do I RSVP? Would I be able to bring my kid(s)?

You can RSVP here. We unfortunately are unable to accommodate guests under age 12. Babies who are being breastfed are welcome. We appreciate your understanding!

(4) What should I wear?

Throughout the weekend, you are welcome to wear Indian or Western clothes––whatever you are most comfortable with. 

If you are not Indian but would like to wear Indian clothes, you are very welcome to do so. You can visit your local Indian shops or look online. A few websites: Aza, Kalki Fashion, House of Indya, and Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop. Rent the Runway also has some Indian rental attire. In general, we recommend avoiding the colors white and black for festivities.

If your travel schedule allows you to attend the haldi/turmeric ceremony on Saturday, we suggest wearing something with color. 

  • For Indian attire, ladies can wear simple lehengas, anarkalis, shararas, kurta sets, or saris. Guys can wear kurtas with or without vests.

  • For Western attire, you can wear semi-formal or dressy casual attire (no tie needed for guys).

For the main wedding events on Sunday, we recommend Indian or Western cocktail attire.

  • For Indian attire, ladies can wear more formal lehengas, anarkalis, shararas, or saris. Guys can wear more formal kurtas or sherwanis.

  • For Western attire, you can wear cocktail attire.

If you want to change from Indian attire during the ceremony to Western attire during the reception, you can go back to your hotel room during cocktail hour.

(5) What is the weather like in Vail in September?

On 9/22/2023, it was sunny with a high of 58 degrees and low of 36 degrees. We are hoping for something similar this year! We would recommend bringing layers, especially scarves and shawls since both days will include some outdoor events.

(6) What can I do, see, and eat in Vail?

There is so much to do, see, and eat in and around Vail, especially in the fall. This includes hiking, biking, golfing, horseback riding, scenic gondola rides, leaf peeping, and more. Take a look at Vail’s tourism website for more ideas, but here are some suggestions:

  • Hiking

    • Any of the hikes up the Vail front slopes are accessible from the hotel and Vail Village. There are also two lifts running up to some of the restaurants and picnic areas further up the mountain. Usually a paid ticket is required to go up, but lifts are free to ride down.

    • If you have a car, we highly recommend Shrine Ridge.

    • Also, if you have a car or are happy to ride the bus, Beaver Creek has a whole other set of trails and lifts.

  • Food

    • Les Delices de France is a small french place which is great for breakfast.

    • Big Bear Bistro is a great cafe for breakfast and lunch.

    • The Red Lion is a restaurant/bar with live music most nights. Sanjana loves their nachos.

    • El Segundo has great tacos. If you have a car, Agave in Avon is also great for Mexican food.

    • Fall Line Kitchen has solid New American food with great cocktails.

    • If you have a car, the Vail Brewing Company location in Eagle-Vail has a Rocky Mountain Taco truck outside. Highly recommended. There’s also a Vail Brewing location in Vail Village.

(7) What’s this altitude sickness I hear about?

From the interwebs: The base of Vail, Colorado sits at 8,022 feet (2,445 meters) above sea level. Altitude sickness is something that travelers should keep in mind due to the decreased presence of oxygen pressure in the air. Symptoms manifest differently for each person, but often include a decrease in mental and physical alertness, headaches, fatigue, nausea, insomnia, diarrhea, and shortness of breath.

As always, if you have any chronic health conditions and/or are on medication, please consult your doctor before planning your trip.

Some tips:

  • Take a day or two upon arrival to relax and get acclimated. See how you feel after a day before participating in physical activity. The young and fit are not protected from the effects of altitude!

  • Drink a lot of water. Drink as much water as you think you need to, and then drink even more. It is better to be safe than sorry and you should start as soon as you get on the plane and continue through your time in town. 

  • While it can be hard, try to refrain from alcohol at least for the first day or two. Having alcohol in your body slows down the acclimatization process. If you do begin drinking, remember to take it easy and that a little goes a long way at a higher altitude.

  • To help with symptoms, the town of Vail is also home to a few oxygen bars. You can find these with a quick Google search.

  • Heading down to lower altitudes like Denver will often make sufferers of altitude sickness feel much better.

Note about sun: There is less atmosphere at higher altitudes to block out the sun's rays, so the sun is more intense. Please apply (and reapply) sunscreen regularly and wear protective sunglasses when outdoors. 

(8) I have more questions. Who should I contact?

You can reach out to Sanjana (sanjana.219@gmail.com) or Mitchell (mitchellshdavis@gmail.com) at any time!