Our story
We met our first week at Stanford - when Michael, seventeen and gallant, climbed a ladder to give a heart-shaped balloon to the beautiful girl from the third floor. Little did she know she was talking to the boy who would one day be the love of her life.
Since then, our story has unfolded across the world. We’ve danced our hearts out in Rio, signed our first lease at a rave in Dubrovnik, taken an overnight bus to Amsterdam, and walked through Marrakech dreaming about life ahead. We’ve lived on 1 euro baguettes in Cannes, and fallen in love all over again along the Amalfi Coast.
So naturally, it was in Saint Thomas, surrounded by nothing but the ocean and sky, that Michael asked Vedika to marry him.
Vedika always says Michael is her greatest gift: for his integrity, his intellect, and his ability to make her laugh in every corner of the world. Michael says meeting Vedika is the best thing that happened to him: for her kindness, her heart, and her strength.
Together, we’ve written a story of friendship and adventure. But our favorite moments have been in building a life together in New York City, with the unconditional love of choosing each other again and again.
THE FINER DETAILS
It is our honor to welcome you to Jaipur, a city shaped by centuries of stories, where palaces and moonlit courtyards hold memories of lives lived beautifully.
As a gesture of our gratitude, accommodation and chauffeurs will be arranged for the duration of the wedding celebrations.
International guests are kindly invited to arrive via Jaipur International Airport (JAI). Electronic visas are required for most nationalities and may be acquired online. We gently suggest arriving a few days in advance to celebrate comfortably. Experience a new corner of the world the way we do: with heart and adventure.
Atelier
India’s textile heritage is among the oldest in the world. Many Indian garments are handwoven and hand-embroidered, taking months, sometimes years, to complete. Each carries a legacy of fine craftsmanship, threads dyed in natural pigments, woven on looms used for generations.
For the wedding, we request traditional Indian attire, though European formal wear is equally appropriate. We simply ask that your wardrobe reflect the formality of the celebrations: elevated details and a sense of occasion.
In addition to the wedding ceremony, celebrations will unfold across three events over the weekend. Details on each occasion, including attire, will follow with the formal invitation.
For those who would like to plan ahead, a note offering context on Indian clothing may be shared upon request. Please contact our wedding concierge.
If you wish to wear sneakers or jeans, the bride will personally escort you off the estate.