We came back to do this where our parents did.
Sunday, December 6, 2026
San Francisco → Chennai
Our Story
Lakshmi was born in Chennai, moved to San Jose at six. Aditya was born in Hyderabad, moved to Edison NJ at four. They met in San Francisco at a Tam-Brahm community Diwali they both attended begrudgingly because their mothers wanted them to.
Lakshmi's parents got married at the Madras Club in 1992. Her grandparents in 1965. Aditya's parents agreed: the ceremony would be Tam-Brahm tradition, in the place that shaped both families. We wanted to give our parents the homecoming wedding that the diaspora rarely gets to host.
Muhurtham, oonjal, kashi yatra — all traditional, our parents' way. Reception evening — open dance floor, both vegetarian and non-veg options, friends from both coasts in cocktail dress. Both halves matter.
The Ceremonies
The Madras Club · Lawn
Wardrobe: South Indian formal. Pattu sarees + veshtis welcome.
Quiet evening with extended family. Aathukku tradition; close family only at 5:30, everyone welcome at 7 for dinner.
Lakshmi's family home
Wardrobe: Traditional South Indian.
Small morning ceremony at Lakshmi's parents' home in Mylapore. Coffee + tiffin after.
The Madras Club · Garden
Wardrobe: Festive. Yellows, oranges, anything bright.
Henna artists, light dinner, Carnatic + film music throughout. Kids welcome.
The Madras Club · Main Hall
Wardrobe: Traditional South Indian. Pattu sarees, kanchipuram, veshtis.
Muhurtham at 8:08 AM (auspicious time). Breakfast follows. Please arrive by 7:15.
The Madras Club · Ballroom
Wardrobe: Cocktail formal or Indian formal.
A long, slow evening. Aditya's family from Hyderabad meeting Lakshmi's family from Chennai properly for the first time.
RSVP
By October 20, 2026
ReplyFor Questions
Priya (Lakshmi's cousin)
RSVPs + Chennai logistics
+91 98400 11223Suresh (Aditya's brother)
International travel + invitation letters
+1 408 555 0144For Those Traveling
10 minutes from the venue. Block of 25 rooms held through October 31. Mention 'Lakshmi-Aditya wedding' for the rate of ₹14,500/night including breakfast.
Open →20 minutes from the venue. Block of 30 rooms; ₹12,800/night. Free shuttle to ceremony and reception.
Open →Direct flights to Chennai (MAA) from US (via Doha or Frankfurt), Singapore, UK. US passport holders need an Indian e-visa (5-7 working days via indianvisaonline.gov.in). Ping Suresh if you need an invitation letter — he has done dozens of these now.