Shalini & Abraham

We can't wait to share our special day with you. Help us capture our wedding with Joy.

Saturday June 11, 2022

Houston, TX, USA

1104 days 19 hrs 13 mins ago

Story

“Once in a while, right in the middle of an ordinary life, love gives us a fairytale.”

To begin with, we don't recall the first time we met. So, how do we know each other...? My sister is married to his brother. I was the bridesmaid and he was the best man at their wedding. And we are Godparents to their children.

Though we met many times over the years and even went on trips as a family, we never really paid much attention to each other.
Someone even mistook us to be a married couple in a Facebook photo and wished us well. That sparked our families to wonder "What if we make that true?" Ever since they have been trying to bring us together in subtle and not so subtle ways ;).

Fast forward to the pandemic, Avi came to Houston to celebrate our nephew's birthday. The day he was to return to Arizona, Boom!!! the lockdown was announced. Little did we know that our lives would forever change and our paths become one.

We had long winding talks, honest discussions, and occasional arguments. And here we are 2 years later, looking forward to our marriage.

In many ways, this is a wish come true for our families

#avishcometrue

Tidbits

How did you first meet?

See Our Story!

Who made the first move? How?

That is debatable still!

Who's going to take out the trash?

Whoever happens to be closer to the trash :)

What's your favorite activity together?

Cooking

What's the most memorable trip you have taken together?

Keywest

We’re on the same page about

What's important to us. And that's spending time with the people we love most. (You all!)

We are regulars at

Good sushi restaurants especially Japaneiros, Chi, Fukuda

Schedule

FAQ

For all our friends and family who have lots of questions, please check out our Q & A first!

When is the RSVP deadline?

Please RSVP by April 17th, so we can have an accurate headcount. :)

Are kids welcome?

Absolutely! Please reach out if you have questions!

What will the weather be like?

The temperature ranges from 83 to 97F. So remember to get your hats and sunscreen!

Where should I park?

There is plenty of free parking at both venues

Are the ceremony and reception locations wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The chapel has a small flight of steps. However, there is an alternate, private route to get in. Please reach out to us so that we can help.

What should I wear?

Please see our Schedule for the dress code.

Is the wedding indoors or outdoors?

All events are indoors

What kind of shoes should/shouldn't I wear?

For Sangeet, we recommend comfortable wear if you plan on dancing all night.

Is it okay to take pictures with our phones and cameras during the wedding?

Yes! We would love for you to take photos and share them with us or on the Joy app.
However, please be mindful when taking photos during the ceremony.

Whom should I call with questions?

Please whatsapp or call the bride or groom. We'll update this page soon with the details of our event coordinator for questions on the day of.

Will you live stream your ceremony?

Yes!

Will there be dancing?

Absolutely! We have an entire event (Sangeet) dedicated to that ;)
For the reception, guests are welcome to dance after the formal toasts.

How do I access the live stream?

We'll post the link here soon!

Is there WIFI at the venue?

TBD

I have a question not answered here; how do I contact you?

Please whatsapp the bride or groom.

How will food and drinks be served?

Food is served buffet-style on both days. Make sure to mention any food allergies in your RSVP.

Travel

Plane

Getting In

We recommend flying into George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)!
Another option is William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)

Car

Getting Downtown

Rent a car, preferably at the airport! It is relatively inexpensive compared to rideshare options like Lyft and Uber

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Our Favorite Restaurants

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Aga's Restaurant

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Biryani Pot

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Bombay Sweets - great chaat!

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Velvet tacos

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Palette Kitchen

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Bansuri - great chaat!

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Thai Gourmet

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Jenny's ice cream

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Things to do in Houston

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Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park

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Galveston Beach

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Kemah Boardwalk

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Hermann Park

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Museum District

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Assistance

Booking Assistant - Find Hotels Near Our Venue

Suggested Stay:

Sat, June 11 - Sun, June 12

Houston, TX, USA

Calendar
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Registry

Your presence is enough of a present to us! But for those of you who are stubborn, we are building together a wish list to help you out.

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