Riddhi and Rishabh on the rocks at Laguna Beach at sunset

We’re getting married

Riddhi & Rishabh

Saturday, 6 March 2027
Knotting Hill Place · Little Elm, Texas

One weekend, two venues, and a great deal of dancing.

When

Saturday, 6 March 2027

Baraat at one, ceremony at half past two.

Where

Knotting Hill Place

2621 W. Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068

What to wear

Indian or western

Both are right. The detail is here.

Our story

Los Angeles, January 2020. We met the way everyone meets now. Seven years later, we are doing this properly. You are invited to the second half.

Seven years2020 — 2026

2020Los Angeles

Our first date. She was twenty minutes late. Good thing he waited.

2021On a screen

Eight weeks in, the world closed.

2022Long Beach to Texas

Then medical school, and three years of airports.

2023Temple, Texas

He stopped flying home and just stayed.

2024Fort Worth

She matched at John Peter Smith. He followed.

2025Laguna Beach

He knelt in a cactus. She said yes anyway.

2026Somewhere new

Every six months, a different map.

The weekend

Two days, both venues about twenty-five minutes apart. Everyone is invited to both.

Friday, 5 March 2027

Hall Park Hotel, Frisco, Texas

TBCSangeetMusic, dinner, and everybody in one room for the first time.

Saturday, 6 March 2027

Knotting Hill Place, Little Elm, Texas

1:00 PMBaraatThe groom's procession. Loud, on foot, everyone dances him in.

2:30 PMCeremonyThe Hindu ceremony, about an hour. Seats for everyone.

4:30 PMCocktail HourDrinks while we take photographs.

6:30 PMReceptionDinner, speeches, and the dance floor.

Getting there

Everything happens in the northern Dallas suburbs. A car is the honest answer: rideshare works but is slow and expensive this far out, and the venues are not walkable to each other.

DFW

Dallas/Fort Worth International

The main one. About 25 minutes from Knotting Hill Place.

DAL

Dallas Love Field

Smaller, closer to central Dallas, good if you are on Southwest.

Free parking on site at Knotting Hill Place.

Accommodation

TODO — confirm with the planner whether shuttles run between the hotel block and both venues.

Walking distance to the Friday sangeet

TODO — hotel near Hall Park, Frisco

Best choice if you want to walk home from the sangeet. Shuttle to Saturday's venue.

Rate: TODO

About 15 minutes from Knotting Hill Place

TODO — hotel near Little Elm / Frisco

Closer to Saturday. Quieter.

Rate: TODO

What to wear

Indian clothes if you have them or want to borrow some, and western clothes if you would rather. Nobody is going to be checking, and there is no wrong answer that will bother us.

Sangeet

Friday

Indian festive

The loud, colourful one. Lehengas, sarees, kurtas, sherwanis. If you are in western clothes, cocktail attire is right. You will be dancing, so choose accordingly.

The wedding

Saturday, daytime

Indian formal or suits

Outdoors is possible, in March, in Texas: dress in layers and expect anything from cold to warm. The baraat is on foot, so wear shoes you can walk and dance in.

Reception

Saturday, evening

Formal

Cocktail or black tie optional. Many people change out of their ceremony clothes; you are welcome to do either.

Red is traditionally the bride's colour on the wedding day. Everything else is open.
White on its own is associated with mourning in Hindu custom, so it is usually avoided at the ceremony. White with colour is fine.
Heads do not need to be covered. Shoes may need to come off near the mandap, so consider socks you are happy to be seen in.

Questions

What is a baraat?

The groom's procession. Rishabh arrives with a drummer and everyone who feels like it dances him to the door. It is loud, it is not solemn, and you are meant to join in. It starts at one o'clock, so arriving late means missing it.

How long is the ceremony?

About an hour. There are seats for everyone, and it is normal to talk quietly, take photographs, and get up if you need to. It is not a church service.

Can I bring my children?

Yes. Indian weddings are full of children and nobody minds noise.

Can I bring a plus one?

Your invitation on Zola will say. If it does not name a guest, we have unfortunately had to keep numbers down.

Is there a registry?

On Zola, with the RSVP. Your presence is genuinely the point, and several of you are flying a long way for this.

What food will there be?

Indian, with vegetarian options throughout. TODO — confirm the caterer and whether vegan and allergy needs are handled by request.

When should I RSVP by?

TODO — set an RSVP deadline, usually about five weeks before, so early February 2027.

Arlo, a white dog with tall pink-lined ears, lying on the sofa with his tongue out — Arlo

Can’t wait to meet you all.

The only one in this family who has never been late.

Send my RSVP