#JabHeMehtaRiya A classic Bollywood movie we loved called "Jab We Met" which translates to "When we met", combined with a play on words with AJ's last name
It will be a jam packed celebration over the course of the week! For those who plan on staying in Poughkeepsie longer, or want to explore Friday during the day, we have a couple recommendations in mind: 1. Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site- At just 15 minutes away from the Wedding Hotel, this historic site is the estate of the former president! You will find a historic, federal-style home, library & museum. Eleanor Roosevelt's primary residence is also nearby. 2. Culinary Institute of America- Just 3 miles away you will find the alma mater of Anthony Bourdain in Hyde Park, NY. This institute features multiple restaurants on their campus with food prepared by culinary students and their professional faculty! 3. Walk over the Walkway Bridge at Hudson State Park: Originally built in 1889, this bridge provides a scenic pedestrian walkway over the Hudson River. 4. Hudson Highlands State Park: Over 70 miles of trails and 6000 acres of land, this beautiful park can get you your nature fix 5. Vanderbilt Mansion- a historic house museum in Hyde Park that is a designated a national historic landmark celebrating the aristocratic lifestyle and originally owned by the Vanderbilt Family.
Yes! We want this to be one big fat reunion and for both sides of the family to mingle and become friends. At the end of the day, this big celebration is not just a union of Anuj and Riya but a union of our families. in the spirit of spending as much quality time as we can, we will all be staying at the same hotel!
We recommend carpooling to the ceremony! For those planning on indulging in alcohol at the reception, our venue was kind enough to allow for overnight parking for guests, so no pressure to drive back to the hotel. To encourage safety, we definitely advise Uber or Lyft though!
Yes! As a bride who's a pediatrician, we love your kids! All we ask though, is if your child needs a moment to cry out their feelings, that you step away until they calm so as to not disrupt the wedding ceremony/speeches
We are so excited to play dress up with you! For those attending the haldi, yellow is preferred For those attending the wedding, avoid red Wear any color of your choosing to the mehendi, sangeet, and reception.
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I promise you will be WELL fed at this wedding! But if you so choose to explore the local food, below are the top restaurants in the area. Just promise us that you'll still eat at our events! 1. Rosticceria Rossi and Son- home to some amazing paninis 2. Hudson and Packard Pizza- Detroit style pizza that has won multiple awards, including top 3 for best pan pizza in the world 4. Culinary Institute of America (also listed in Things To Do in the area, a separate FAQ) 5. Just a little pie shop- who doesn't love pie!?