We kindly request you RSVP on our wedding website by Saturday, August 17, 2024.
We adore babies and children, but only the little ones of direct family members are invited to our special day. Your invitation will specify the names of those who are invited, and this will also be confirmed when you RSVP. Additionally, if your invitation does not mention a plus one, it means we are excited to have just you join us.
Please refer to the "Accommodations" tab on our wedding website for the direct link to our reserved hotel blocks.
In lieu of a traditional registry, we have created a newlywed fund, which can be found under the "Registry" tab of our wedding website. A wedding card box will also be available at our reception for well wishes and monetary gifts. Your generous contributions will help us create unforgettable memories as we start this new chapter of our lives. We kindly request no boxed gifts.
The wedding ceremony will be held at: The Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle 1725 Rhode Island Ave NW Washington, DC 20036 The reception will be held at: The Bellevue Conference and Event Center 43350 Little River Turnpike Chantilly, VA 20152 Both venues are wheelchair accessible. Please allow at least one hour for travel between locations.
The ceremony will begin at 3:00 PM and conclude at 4:00 PM, as it will be a full Catholic Mass. Please allow sufficient time for your arrival into the city, as parking may be challenging. The church doors will open at 2:30 PM for guest arrival. There will be a two-hour gap between the end of the ceremony and the start of the reception. Since the venues are at least an hour apart, please use your GPS to account for traffic and ensure timely arrival at the reception venue. The reception will take place from 6:30 PM to 12:30 AM, with Cocktail hour starting at 6:30 PM.
There are several parking garages and lots located near the ceremony venue: 1717 Rhode Island Ave NW | Right of Cathedral 1211 Connecticut Ave NW Garage | Alley Left of Cathedral 1730 Rhode Island Ave NW | Right Across the Street 1200 17th St NW | 1 Block Away, Left of The Coffee Bar 1140 Connecticut Ave NW | 2 Blocks Away, Right of DC Improv You can reserve garage parking spots in advance using the following apps and websites: Colonial Parking | https://www.ecolonial.com/park-with-us/parking-locator/ Parking.com | https://parking.com/washington-dc/ ParkMobile | https://app.parkmobile.io/search SpotHero | https://spothero.com/ The reception venue also provides parking lots in front of and to the side of the venue.
All three events: the Gaye Holud, the Wedding Ceremony and the Wedding Reception will be held indoors.
If you've been invited to the Gaye Holud, the dress code is South Asian attire. Traditionally, women wear sarees and men wear kurtas (also called panjabis in Bengali). For the Wedding Ceremony and Reception, the dress code is Black Tie-Optional but still Formal. This includes: Men: Tuxedos, dark suits with a tie, dress shoes. Women: Long evening gowns, cocktail dresses, elegant separates, party sarees, lehengas, or a salwar kameez. If you would like to participate in wearing traditional South Asian attire, we recommend shopping at these online stores: Pernia's Popup Shop | https://www.perniaspopupshop.com/ Aza Fashions | https://www.azafashions.com/ Lashkaraa | https://www.lashkaraa.com/ The Saree Room | https://www.thesareeroom.com/ Kalki Fashion | https://www.kalkifashion.com/ Please note, these online shopping sites are recommendations, and not required. If you would like to shop elsewhere online, you are more than welcome to do so. There are also brick-and-mortar South Asian clothing stores in major metropolitan areas and neighborhoods with a predominantly South Asian demographic. Try searching for "Indian Clothing Stores near me" to find local options. For more information on what a saree is and how to wear one, please refer to these helpful video links: https://youtu.be/VjfLaPc5h3c?si=Q29hVphijUHtO_wz https://youtu.be/A6rX0cWf-_M?si=u2-3r44W8Nbo-bzV
We will be serving hors d'oeuvres at cocktail hour followed by an Indian cuisine buffet with a selection of meat and vegetarian dishes. There will be an open bar available throughout the event. Please note that the bar will be closed during speeches, the first and last dances, and the cake cutting.
Photography and videography during the wedding ceremony is allowed; however, please refrain from disturbing other guests or the professional photographer and videographer. Personal live-streaming (i.e. FaceBook Live) will not be permitted during the ceremony.
Please use the following hashtag: #MadeForDeitchOther
If you have any questions other than what we've listed here, please reach out to our wedding planner: Paula Rozario C: 202-550-2904