We Are getting married!
6.27.26
weekend of events
We are so excited to celebrate with you! It means the world to have our favorite people together, and we can’t wait to spend an unforgettable weekend in the city with you. Check back here for updates and all the details as our wedding day approaches!
Our theme is Summer Solstice: Love at the Longest Light. A wedding weekend blending South Asian traditions with long summer evenings.
All guests are warmly invited to each of the events below.
welcome reception
Friday, June 26
Join us for a welcome reception as we begin our wedding celebrations! A sangeet is a joyful pre-wedding celebration rooted in Indian tradition filled with music and dance, and this is our relaxed, modern take on that joyful spirit.
Enjoy heavy appetizers and drinks while overlooking the Detroit River and mingling with family and friends. We look forward to celebrating with you!
Location:
Waterview Loft
Address:
130 Atwater Street, Detroit, MI 48226
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dress Code:
Summer Cocktail or Festive Ethnic
wedding
Saturday, June 27
Baraat | Ceremony | Cocktails | Dinner | Dancing
The wedding will begin with the groom’s arrival in a traditional procession known as the baraat - a jubilant, music-filled arrival to the wedding ceremony accompanied by family and friends. The wedding ceremony will feature traditions from both Sri Lankan and Indian cultures, honoring our heritage in our own way. After the ceremony, please join us for cocktails, dinner, and dancing as we celebrate our wedding on one of the longest summer evenings of the year!
Location:
The Department at Hudson’s
Address:
1000 Nick Gilbert Way, Detroit, MI 48226
Time:
Please arrive by 3:30 pm
Dress Code:
Bright Summer Formal or Ethnic Formal
farewell gathering
Sunday, June 28
As our wedding weekend draws to a close, we invite you to join us one more time for a relaxed Sunday morning send-off with coffee and light bites. We’d love the chance for a few more hugs and conversation in a casual setting to close our wedding weekend.
Location:
Hotel David Whitney
(Second Floor Gallery)
Address:
One Park Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
Time:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dress Code:
Casual
Lodging
Hotel David Whitney is the most convenient place for out-of-town guests to stay. We recommend that you book a room there.
If you have any questions about lodging, please email AhmirAndSharmila@gmail.com.
David Whitney
In addition to the hotel above, we’ve put together a list of additional hotel options to make your stay as easy and comfortable as possible. These hotels are conveniently located within walking distance of our venue and offers a great home base for the weekend. Detroit has so much to explore, and these hotels will keep you close to all the action.
Other Hotels
Getting There
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For those flying into Detroit, the closest airport is Detroit Metro Airport (DTW).
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For those traveling by intercity train, the closest station is Amtrak - Detroit (DET).
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Rental Cars are available at the airport through all major rental companies.
Parking in downtown Detroit is often quite expensive.
Taxis are very rare in metropolitan Detroit.
Ubers and Lyfts are available at the airport and are plentiful around the area of the wedding for guests who prefer not to rent a car.
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If you are driving across the border from Canada into the United States, the Detroit Windsor Tunnel is the closest crossing to wedding festivities.
Things To Do
Here are things to do in Detroit that are either walking distance in downtown or an easy 10 minute Uber ride away from the downtown locations suggested above.
Venue
At one time, the J.L. Hudson Department Store was the largest in the United States. Construction began in 1891, ultimately reaching a height of 25 stories and covering an entire city block. Less than a year ago, the Department at Hudson’s opened in its latest incarnation, a beautiful space to celebrate and connect.
We are excited to be one of the first couples to have our wedding at this ionic, newly reawakened venue.
Registry
We are registered at Crate & Barrel as well as Honeyfund. Click either logo below to view our registry.
FAQ: We have answers
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We humbly request that this be a celebration for adults only with a few invited teenagers. Thank you for understanding.
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Wedding ceremony: Bright Summer Formal or Ethnic Formal
Friday Welcome Reception: Summer Cocktail or Festive Ethnic
Sunday Farewell Gathering: Casual
We would be delighted for you to join in the spirit of the celebration by dressing accordingly; however, please wear whatever makes you feel most comfortable.
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Your presence is the best gift of all. For those who have asked, we are registered at Crate & Barrel and Honeyfund.
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Please see the “Lodging” section above.
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All the hotels we are suggesting are within a few blocks of the wedding venue and are within walking distance.
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We recommend that you stay in downtown Detroit so you can walk or easily request an Uber or Lyft. Taxis are limited in downtown Detroit.
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Yes.
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A traditional Indian baraat is a high-energy, joyful wedding procession where the groom travels to the ceremony venue accompanied by dancing family and friends. The baraat signals the start of the wedding festivities and symbolizes the union of two families.
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Yes, regardless if you are a guest of the bride or groom.
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A traditional Indian sangeet is a festive pre-wedding party filled with music and dancing.
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Yes, whether you are local or traveling from out-of-town for our wedding, everybody is invited.
Our welcome reception will serve as our version of a non-traditional Sangeet. We look forward to celebrating with you!
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No. We are including elements from both cultures.
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Our theme is Summer Solstice: Love at the Longest Light. The main inspiration comes from happy, warm summer evenings during the longest days of the year.