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Schedule

The Wedding Website of Elly Smith and Arjun Singh
What to expect during our wedding weekend: drinks, dancing, and lots of fun in the Windy City! You can find the schedule of events below and more details about what to wear for each of the events in the Dress Code tab.

Friday, May 8, 2026

Sangeet

6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

The Grand Ballroom at The Drake Hotel
140 E Walton Place, Chicago, IL 60601

Attire: Indian Formal - We would love for all guests to embrace Indian culture and dress in traditional festive attire. Please see the Dress Code tab of the website for details!

Sangeet loosely translates to "music" in Hindi, and that is certainly what this night will be full of! Usher in the wedding weekend by joining us in a celebration filled with music, dancing, Henna, delicious Indian food, and drinks to kick off our wedding weekend.

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Indian Wedding Ceremony & Post-Ceremony Luncheon

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

The Gold Coast Room at The Drake Hotel
140 E Walton Pl, Chicago, IL 60611

Attire: Both Traditional Indian dress and festive cocktail attire are welcomed! Think lehengas, saris, or colorful cocktail dresses for ladies and sherwanis, kurta pajamas, or dark suits and ties for men.

This event will begin with Arjun riding a horse through the streets of Chicago to meet his bride. Meet us in front of the hotel on Walton Street at 10AM for the Baraat parade before moving to the Gold Coast Room for the Indian ceremony. Luncheon to immediately follow!

Christian Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sat, May 9, 2026, 6:00 pm - Sun, May 10, 2026, 12:00 am

Women's Board Grand Staircase at the Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603

Attire: Black Tie Optional - Tuxedos and dark suits and ties are appropriate for men, while floor-length formal gowns are welcomed for women.

Immerse yourself in fine art and watch us join our hands in marriage in the Women’s Board Grand Staircase at the Art Institute. To enter, pass the iconic lions located on Michigan Avenue. After the ceremony, kindly join us for cocktail hour in the same location followed by a night of dinner and dancing among the art.

Sunday, May 10, 2026

After Party

12:00 am - 2:30 am

Not ready for the weekend to end? We aren't either! Let's keep the celebration going after the reception ends at Untitled Supper Club - busses will be available to take guests the short drive to the venue.