We kindly request no boxed gifts. We will appreciate your checks or monetary gifts towards our future goals. For those who prefer, you may contribute to our honeymoon fund here: https://www.honeyfund.com/site/srivastava-christensen-05-22-2026

The ceremony will be a traditional Hindu ceremony with some modern elements. An informational pamphlet will be given to you to guide you through each part of the ceremony.

If you would like to wear Indian attire please refer to the links in the dress code tab, however you do not have to wear Indian attire, typical Western Formal attire is perfectly fine!

Yes, please note any allergies or restrictions in your RSVP.

Yes there is parking close by. Here are 2 parking garages 10 minutes or less walking distance from the Chicago Cultural Center. Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage: https://share.google/uLcochXtRZzSFBEye Millenium Park Garage: https://share.google/jX4vBsS0vSDIaK9Ts

The barat is a wedding procession that escorts Groom to the wedding entrance with music and dance by Grooms family and friends. He is then welcomed by the Bride's family.

Since our ceremony blends both Hindu and Western traditions, we wanted to give you an overview of the ceremony day. At 3:00 PM, we’ll kick things off with the Baraat, which is the groom’s celebratory procession. It’s a lively, music-filled entrance where guests are encouraged to join in, walk, dance, and enjoy the moment as we make our way into the venue lobby. Once the Baraat arrives in the lobby, we’ll have a brief Milini ceremony, where close family members from both sides greet and welcome each other. After that, we’ll invite everyone to take their seats inside the Preston Bradley Hall as the formal ceremony begins promptly at 3:30. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!