Maya and Priya laughing in a white gallery space

Maya & Priya

Two families, one very long dinner table.

Together with their families

invite you to celebrate with them

Chicago, Illinois

Countdown

Ceremony

318 days until Ceremony

Schedule

  1. 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT

    Mehndi

    When
    Friday, September 24, 2027, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
    Where
    Halsted Contemporary — Studio B1200 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642
    Attire
    Dressy casualBright colors welcome. Short sleeves make henna easier.
    Notes
    Two henna artists from 1 pm; chai and snacks all afternoon.
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  2. 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM CDT

    Sangeet

    When
    Friday, September 24, 2027, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM CDT
    Where
    Halsted Contemporary — The Atrium1200 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642
    Attire
    CocktailCocktail or festive Indian wear; dance-friendly shoes.
    Notes
    Both families are performing. You have been warned.
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  1. 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM CDT

    Ceremony

    When
    Saturday, September 25, 2027, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM CDT
    Where
    Halsted Contemporary — Gallery One1200 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642
    Attire
    FormalDark suits and ties; long dresses, formal cocktail dresses or elegant separates.
    Notes
    Doors open at 3:30 pm. The galleries are step-free with lifts to every floor.
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  2. 6:00 PM – 11:59 PM CDT

    Reception

    When
    Saturday, September 25, 2027, 6:00 PM – 11:59 PM CDT
    Where
    Halsted Contemporary — The Atrium1200 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642
    Attire
    FormalDark suits and ties; long dresses, formal cocktail dresses or elegant separates.
    Notes
    Dinner, toasts, then the dance floor opens at 9.
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  1. 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT

    Farewell Brunch

    When
    Sunday, September 26, 2027, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CDT
    Where
    Halsted Contemporary — Rooftop1200 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642
    Attire
    CasualWhatever you feel good in. Comfortable shoes are a good idea.
    Notes
    Dosa station and bagels. Sunglasses advised.
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Our story

  1. March 2018

    A shared desk

    Two architects, one hot desk, a scheduling mistake that neither of us reported.

  2. August 2020

    The first apartment

    A third-floor walk-up in Pilsen and a sofa that did not fit up the stairs.

  3. December 2025

    Two proposals

    We asked each other on the same weekend without knowing. Priya was first, by about four hours.

Wedding party

  • Anika Raman

    Priya’s sister

    Choreographer-in-chief for the sangeet.

  • Elsa Lindqvist

    Maya’s sister

    Flying in from Stockholm.

  • Deepa Krishnan

    Wedding party

    Priya’s oldest friend, from second grade.

  • Jonah Feld

    Wedding party

    Maya’s studio partner.

Traditions

What happens at a mehndi

Henna artists draw patterns on hands and feet while everyone eats and talks. It takes about an hour to dry, so plan to sit for a while.

What is a sangeet

An evening of music and dance before the wedding, with performances from both families. Guests are welcome to join the dancing afterwards.

Travel & stay

Where to stay

Airports

  • ORD O’Hare International Airport about 35 minutes
  • MDW Midway International Airport about 30 minutes

Getting around

The Blue Line runs from O’Hare into the city. Rideshare is the easiest way to the venue; there is a paid garage on the next block.

Good to know

Late September in Chicago is usually mild in the day and cool at night.

Things to do

  • The lakefront Rent a bike and ride along the lake on Sunday afternoon.

Gallery

  • The desk that started it
  • Pilsen, year one
  • Stockholm in winter
  • Chennai with Priya’s grandmother
  • The double proposal
  • Our model of the venue, built to scale
  • Saturday market run
White and burnt-orange color study
Photo 1 of 7 The desk that started it

RSVP

Kindly reply by August 20, 2027

For a copy of your reply and a link to change it.

Mehndi Friday, September 24, 2027, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sangeet Friday, September 24, 2027, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Ceremony Saturday, September 25, 2027, 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM
Reception Saturday, September 25, 2027, 6:00 PM – 11:59 PM
Farewell Brunch Sunday, September 26, 2027, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
How many in your party, including you?

  1. 1 You

  2. Leave empty if not coming

  3. Leave empty if not coming

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Registry

Questions

Yes! Children are welcome at every event, and there is a kids’ meal at the reception.

Each event lists its attire. Indian wear is welcome at all of them.

There is a paid garage on the next block; rideshare is easier.

Yes, step-free with lifts to every floor and accessible restrooms.

Not at all. Watch, cheer, and join in when the floor opens.

Your presence is the gift. If you would like to give something, our registry links are below.