Three days. Two families. One wedding. Approximately a thousand marigolds. We're tying the knot in Kolkata this November, and we'd love to do it loudly, in colour, with you in the room — river-cruise dancing, courtyard feasts, conch shells at the gate, and a dance floor that won't quit. Pack a comfortable kurta. Trust us on that.
We'd be honoured to have you there.
Three days, four rituals — drawn in alta, the bridal red of Bengal, and meant to be danced through.
An evening of music, dance, and choreographed chaos from family and friends.
Millennium Park Jetty · The Ganges Cruise
Choreographed mayhem on the river — songs from both sides, dance-offs, dinner under the stars as the Hooghly drifts past.
Shuttles back to ITC Royal Bengal
A long pre-wedding lunch with both families — a traditional Bengali thali, and at least three more desserts than is sensible.
Bhawani Courtyard · Soujanya's family home, North Kolkata
An afternoon of stories from aunts who remember everything.
Turmeric blessings at sunrise · the wedding ceremony & feast at night.
Gardenside Lawn, Orchid Gardens · turmeric, sandalwood, rosewater. Brunch follows.
The groom's procession to the bride's home — conch shells, ululations and welcome at the gates of Orchid Gardens.
Seven steps around the sacred fire, vows beneath the mandap, the shubho drishti — our first auspicious glance after a long evening of waiting — and finally sindoor daan, the streak of vermilion that makes it official.
Already saying yes? Make it official.
Count me inThere's a shared Spotify playlist for Wednesday night. Add anything you can't sit still through — old Hindi, Latin, dancefloor, that one guilty favourite. The DJ takes it from there.
Tap the heart to save it, or hit "Add to this playlist" from inside Spotify. The more odd, joyful and danceable, the better.
Open in SpotifyIf you don't own Indian clothes, please don't stress — Kolkata is a treasure trove for shopping. New Market, Gariahat, and the boutiques of Hindustan Park are full of ready-to-wear sarees, kurtas, and lehengas. We'd love to take you with us.
Jewel tones — sapphire, plum, deep teal. Embellished anarkalis, sherwanis, or cocktail formal.
Whites, ivory, blush. Lal-paar saree, chikankari kurta, or anything quiet and luminous.
Marigold, mustard, sunflower. Cotton or chiffon — wear what you love but don't cherish.
Reds, golds, jewel hues. Bring out the heaviest, most beaded, most beloved thing in your closet.
If you're travelling from outside Kolkata, your stay is on us — from the 18th to the 21st of November. We're still finalising exactly where we'll put everyone up, so sit tight: we'll share the details with you closer to the date.
Four nights, taken care of.
Check in on 18 November and check out on 21 November. Room and breakfast are on us for all out-of-town guests, along with transfers and shuttles to every event.
Planning to stay with relatives or somewhere of your own instead? Just let us know in the RSVP before 15 October 2026.
A cheat-sheet for guests flying in from abroad — visas, money, plugs, SIMs, and the things we wish someone had told us before our first trip.
Most passports qualify for an e-Visa. Apply at indianvisaonline.gov.in.
Indian Rupee (₹). Cards everywhere; UPI rules. Carry small cash for taxis, tips, street food.
Type D & M round pins, 230V. Universal adapter is the only thing you need.
Grab an Airtel or Jio tourist SIM at the airport, or use an Airalo eSIM.
Bottled water only. No vaccinations required; Hep A and Typhoid boosters are sensible.
Tip 10% in restaurants, ₹100 to porters. Shoes off in homes & temples.
Fly into Netaji Subhas Bose Intl. (CCU). We'll have a car waiting with your name on it.
IST = UTC+5:30. Bengali, Hindi & English are all in play. A namaste goes far.
The most beautiful month of the year — cool mornings, warm afternoons, zero rain. Pack layers, expect to be comfortable in everything you brought.
A short, opinionated list from Soujanya. Steal the whole list, or pick three. We'll be your tour guides between events.
The cantilever silhouette over the Hooghly as the city wakes — flower porters at Mullick Ghat, fishermen, school children. Take a yellow taxi.
White-marble grandeur, Mughal gardens, an art collection that includes Rabindranath's portrait. Walk the Maidan after — Kolkata's vast green lung.
Asia's largest second-hand book bazaar. Pause at Coffee House for cold coffee, omelette, and an argument about Bengali poetry. Buy something old.
The narrow lanes of North Kolkata where the Durga idols are built each year, then released into the river. Even in November, the air smells of wet clay.
Sunset chai by the river. Boats for hire if you fancy it. The bridge lights come on around 6 PM. Bring a camera. Bring someone you love.
A 19th-century mansion of marble and oddity (you need a permit — we have one). End at Jorasanko Thakur Bari, where Tagore was born.
New Market for sarees, spices, and the world's most patient hagglers; Bow Barracks for old Anglo-Indian Kolkata, plum cake, and ghosts.
A short, opinionated list of Soujanya's favourites — the institutions, the family kitchens, the places we keep going back to.
Colonial-era tearoom; the city's Sunday breakfast.
order » English breakfast · Honey-cake · Cold coffee
Red leather booths, white tablecloths, candlelight.
order » Devilled crab · Baked fish au gratin · Chicken à la Kiev
The Mughlai benchmark — biryani for big tables.
order » Mutton biryani with the potato · Firni
Old Hakka kitchen, no menu, no nonsense.
order » Chimney soup · Pork wontons · Chilli garlic noodles
Bengali thali done right — every dish in sequence.
order » Shorshe ilish · Kosha mangsho · Chingri malai · Mishti doi
Slow Bengali brunch in a courtyard, with a craft store.
order » Mocha bhetki · Luchi-chholar dal · Chai
A century of cold drinks under one ceiling fan.
order » Daab sherbet · Rose-cocoa · Kesar-malai
The kathi roll was invented here. Eat standing.
order » Mutton double-egg double-onion · Then a beef one
Park Street’s living-room of live music. Loud, low-lit, beloved.
order » Chilli pork · Fish fingers · A beer with the band
Where the rosogolla was perfected. Sweets, only.
order » Rosogolla · Sandesh · Mishti doi to go
For more of our favourites across the city, browse Soujanya's full pinned list on Google Maps.
Open the Kolkata food mapFrom Mendoza to Melbourne to Kolkata — a love story written across three continents.
We met in Australia — far from both our first homes, Kolkata and Mendoza — and somehow, against all reasonable odds, made a home in each other.
We didn't plan any of it. The slow shift from strangers to friends to family happened in fragments — late dinners, walks back to a quiet apartment, small kindnesses in two languages, the way one of us always made the other laugh at exactly the wrong moment. Somewhere along the way, home stopped meaning a place and started meaning a person.
What we know now is that the right person turns ordinary Tuesdays into something to come home to — and that choosing them, again and again, in the big moments and the small ones, is the quiet privilege we never want to lose sight of. The rest, we're still writing. Honestly, we like the look of it so far.
The things people ask us most. If yours isn't here, write to us — we'll happily reply.
Absolutely — little ones are part of the celebration. There'll be plenty of cousins their age and a dedicated kids' corner on the Sangeet boat and at the wedding. Just remember to add them to your RSVP so we can plan meals and ferry seats.
Yes — partners, fiancés and long-term plus-ones are very welcome. The RSVP form has a "+1" toggle; flick it on and tell us their name(s). For more than one extra guest, drop us a quick note and we'll work it out together.
Bengali kitchens are wonderfully vegetarian-friendly, and our chefs can handle vegan, gluten-free, jain and any allergy you can think of. Note your requirements in the RSVP form and we'll quietly take care of the rest — you won't need to flag it again on the day.
Try to land by 17 November so you're settled, jet-lag-free and ready for the Sangeet on the evening of 18 November. The hosted hotel block opens on the 18th — if you arrive earlier, tell us in the RSVP notes and we'll help with the extra night.
Please respond by 15 October 2026. One form per guest — bring this link to your +1 too.
So we can save your seat — and spell your name correctly on the place card.
Tick every day you can join us. We'll plan around your choices.
Music, dance, river-cruise dinner
The bride's final family lunch before the wedding
Turmeric morning + the wedding itself
Our hosted block covers 18–21 Nov 2026. Planning to come earlier or stay on? Let us know in the notes — we're happy to help you arrange the extra nights (at your own cost) so it's all one smooth booking.
Dietary needs, allergies, extra nights you'd like help arranging, accessibility, or a note for us — all welcome.
Your response is recorded. We can't wait to see you under the mandap.
Questions, flight troubles, or lost on arrival in Kolkata? Reach us anytime — we'd much rather pick up than have you wandering College Street with a suitcase.
For ceremony details, dress codes, the Kolkata food map, and anything Bengali.
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