— November 20-23rd, 2025 —
Nivedita & Nicholas
We’re Getting Married!!
Sangeet & Mehendi
Thursday, Nov 20, 2025
The Royal Hawaiian Hotel
“The Pink Palace of The Pacific”
Coconut Grove: 4PM-10PM
Dress Code: Vibrant colors, festive spirit, tropical twist - please wear your best and most glamorous dance-ready Indian outfits: (lively colors- such as jewel-tones: emerald, fuchsia, sapphire, marigold, turquoise - but can be any color really, maybe not black or white). Check out our wedding style guide here.
Wedding Itinerary
Wedding & Reception
Friday, Nov 21, 2025
Kualoa Ranch
Paliku Garden Estate
1:30PM onwards
Dress Code: Indian formal wear - sarees, lehengas, sherwanis, kurtas. Check out our wedding style guide here.
No red attire please
Sunset Cruise
Saturday, Nov 22, 2025
The Pacific Ocean
Time: 3:45-6:30PM
Dress Code: Tropical chic & island casual - wear your island best - Hawaiian shirts and breezy maxi dresses, island florals - hang loose!!!
Catholic Mass
Sunday, Nov 23, 2025
St. Augustine’s by the Sea
Time: 10AM
Dress Code: Respectful, dressy island casual
Detailed Schedule of Events
THU, Nov 20 – Mehendi & Sangeet at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Time: 4:00PM- 10PM
Where: The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, The Pink Palace of the Pacific, Location Link (we’ll be in the coconut grove)
Attire: Vibrant, festive, colorful Indian or Western attire; we will be in grass & doing dance performances so please plan footwear accordingly
To know: live music, henna, dinner, performances, dancing
FRI, Nov 21 – Wedding Day at Kualoa Ranch (Paliku Garden Estate)
Shuttle Departures: 1:30 PM from Alohilani Hotel & Holiday Inn Express
Please refrain from driving to the estate unless we’ve spoken directly about this as there is limited parking at the space and it may be difficult to find
Wedding: 3:00 PM - Followed by: Reception, Dinner by Chef Chai & Dancing
Attire: Formal Indian or Formal Western. (Ladies: grass-friendly shoes/wedges. We are utilizing the entire estate so there may be some walking involved. Gents: suits or sherwanis welcome.)
SAT, Nov 22 – Sunset Yacht Boat Cruise
Time: 3:45PM Please be there on time as the boat will try to leave on time and not on Hawaiian or Indian time lol ;)
Where: 1 Holomoana, Honolulu Hawaii - Yacht called the Odyssey (Prince Waikiki Hotel, right side backyard of hotel, will be harbor - where you will find our yacht)
Attire: Hawaiian shirts, maxi dresses, tropical chic & island casual
SAT, Nov 22 - Post- Wedding Island Party
When: 6:30PM onwards
Where: Our dear friends, Kat & Chase who live on Oahu will be hosting us & our friends on their rooftop at the Lilia for a chill BBQ afterwards. Enter on Kānekapōlei St.
SUN, Nov 23 – Catholic Mass
Time: 10:00–11:00 AM
Where: St. Augustine’s by the Sea
Attire: Respectful, island casual
Transportation & Parking
Shuttles (Nov 21): Please use the complimentary shuttles to/from Kualoa Ranch. Self-parking at the ranch is limited.
Rideshare: Uber/Lyft are reliable in Waikīkī. Allow extra time during sunset hours.
Walking: If you’re staying in Waikiki, everything is walkable! Get those steps in!
We’re so excited to invite you to our wedding where the sun meets the sea in beautiful Hawai’i.
Join us for a celebration of a lifetime - surrounded by ocean breeze and sacred vows. We’ll honor Indian & American tradition, dance with joy, and celebrate our love in full color.
Please check our website for the most up to date details
Motorcycling along the CA coast to oyster shuck in Tomales Bay
Selfie-ing with the Sphinx and the pyramids of Cairo, Egypt
Big Sur adventure on the Northern CA coast
A perfect fall day in Kyoto, Japan
Converting Nick from SF's Golden State Warriors to LA Lakers fan
Temple hopping for Durga Puja in Kolkata, India
Our Love Story
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Our Love Story *
From the Bay to Los Angeles & all around the world
It all began in San Francisco—where we fell in love. One of us had just finished the first year of medical school, the other working in tech in the busy tech-hub of San Francisco. We quickly knew - from laughing endlessly and talking all night - sparks flew - our love would last a lifetime. In the early days of our love, Nick showed Nivedita his San Francisco — from walks in Golden Gate park, going to see Cirque du Soleil, to baking sourdough bread on foggy mornings. We rode through the Marin headlands on Nick’s motorcycle, chased the heat at fiery Szechuan restaurants, sipped Japanese whiskey in tucked-away bars, and once even brought home a live crab from Chinatown to cook together, laughing the whole way through. Over almost 6 years time, those dreams and love for each other only grew deeper—one of us becoming a doctor, the other founding a company. Side by side, we’ve weathered long hospital nights, startup sprints, and life’s quiet in-betweens.
Six years in, we’ve traveled to over 15 countries and counting (5 more to go to this year!). From the ancient streets of Cairo to the bustling street lights of Hong Kong to the beaches of Trinidad, we’ve shared meals under stars, gotten lost in cities, and danced at more weddings than we can count—each celebration a reminder of the love and community we are lucky to be part of. We are lucky to have visited India together many times now - to share in the vibrancy and culture of Nivedita’s heritage and extended family.
We’ve built a life grounded in laughter, support, and purpose. Surrounded by loving family and lifelong friends, we cherish making dinner together, hosting parties, trying out every new restaurant, dancing at all times of the day, and conversations just about everything. We’ve created a home together now for over 3 years in Silverlake, Los Angeles and our home is always stocked with ice cream and of course, chili oil.
We hold space for each other’s dreams, and believe fiercely in doing good—with our work, our love, and our time here together. We are endlessly in love, and even more incredibly loved. Our journey is one of mutual support, deep joy, and the simple, sacred act of showing up for each other, every day.
We can’t wait to see more of the world together—and maybe, in some small way, help change it for the better. We’re so grateful to be sharing our special day(s) with all of you.
Getting There
We are so lucky to have friends and family literally in every corner of the world. We are so grateful that you are able to make the journey to Oahu, Hawai’i for our wedding. It truly means so much to us.
Honolulu has Hawai’i’s major international airport, Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, HNL - please fly into this airport.
We strongly advise people to stay in Waikīkī as many of our events will be based in and around Waikiki.
Pro-tip on flight purchasing: There are many non-stop flights from LAX and SFO that are relatively affordable (~300 USD roundtrip), so if you can try to connect to LAX or SFO in some way - you will make it to this beautiful island
Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions. And, Nivedita’s past time is finding flight deals and knowing about airplanes, travel routes, etc… so will happily help plan your trip.
We recommend people come in on November 19th and encourage people to stay until the evening of November 23rd
Accommodations
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The ‘Alohilani Resort
We’ve reserved a block of rooms here for our wedding. This resort offers modern, upscale rooms, a lively pool and bar scene, and a stunning two-story oceanarium right in the lobby.
Use the link below to access our special discounted rates. Or use our code: NEVNIC
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Holiday Inn Express
Recently renovated in 2025, this hotel offers clean, modern rooms and great value just a short walk from the beach. Guests can enjoy a rooftop pool, complimentary breakfast, and easy access to shops and restaurants.
Use the link below to access our special discounted rates. Or use code: NNW
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On your own
We will have events and transportation from Waikiki. We suggest you find something in this area if you dont use our roomblocks.
The Registry
FAQs
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Duh, WE LOVE HAWAI’I! When Nivedita was in medical school, she did a rotation at the University of Hawai’i - so we were able to live in Honolulu for over a month and fell in love with the culture, environment, lifestyle, and vibe. Since that - we have had our dear friends living in Hawai’i and we have probably been there at least 7 times in the last 3 years. It is one of our favorite places in the world - we love being in the ocean, listening to the ukelele, relaxing to the sunset, and eating fresh poke. We hope you all will fall in love with Hawai’i just as much as we have!!
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We recommend people come in on November 19th (the day before the Sangeet) and can plan to leave November 23rd in the evening (after the mass) or on the 24th. Please fly into HNL airport and please try to book with our room blocks a place in Waikiki or somewhere to stay in Waikiki
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We created a style and outfit guide just for this question, check it out here
Indian clothes preferred but western wear is welcome, too. :)
On the day of the Sangeet and Mehendi - please wear vibrant, Indian clothing. There will be lots of dancing so do recommend something you can move in, as well. The following day of the wedding, please wear Indian formal clothes - which are saris, lehengas, kurtas, sherwanis. And no red please as the bride will be wearing red.
The optional event of the boat cruise - just wear your best island clothing- such as maxi dresses, tropical motifs, and Hawaiian shirts.
For the optional event of the mass - respectful clothes will be great
You’re gonna look amazing, we are sure of it!! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to either of us (probably Nivedita may be more helpful for the clothes department, but Nick will love whatever you wear too!! )
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If you live in an urban metropolitan city, as many of you do (or near to one) there are usually Indian, ethnic enclaves who sell Indian clothes - which we recommend you go check out to try on outfits. Indian blouses for women can be tricky, so do recommend knowing your size, well.
Also, can try online:
Indian stores in the following areas in the US & some major cities around the world some of our guests will be traveling from…
In LA: Little India in Artesia
In SF: Fremont, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara all have Indian clothing stores
In Chicago: Devon Avenue (Little India)
In D.C.: NoVa in Herndon, Fairfax, and Chantilly have indian stores
In NYC: Jackson Heights have South Asian stores
In Nashville: South Nashville has some Indian clothing storesIn ATL: Global Mall
In Amsterdam: Nieuwmarkt/De Pijp
In Sao Paulo: Liberdade neighborhood
In Mexico City: Polanco has indian clothing
In Tokyo: Nishi-Kasai (Little India)
In Bangkok: Phahurat (little india)
In Brussels: Ixelles and Schaerbeek
In Rome: Via Principe Amedeo and Piazza Vittorio
In London: Southall (West London) has South Asian fashion
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Please check your invitation and/if you’re unsure please contact us.
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Fun!! Well, we are doing a hybrid wedding. But, yes the Sangeet and Mehendi is basically a huge party and also the opportunity to get some henna done, too. Lots of dancing and delicious food. The wedding will be a Hindu ceremony followed by a reception. We would love the ceremony to be sacred and romantic followed by of course, another big dance party!
Basically bring your excitement and outfits and get ready to laugh, dance, drink, and eat!
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It’s pretty much always perfect in paradise! But, usually around 70-76F and 21-23C. Of course on an island there may be some tropical rainfall, etc.. so be prepared for that, as well.
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Yes, of course! For the Sangeet, our dear friend - Dr. Sujata Dahal has choreographed some dances and our friends and family will be divided into groups to do these dances.
And we know people don’t fit into these groups exactly as we are lucky to have friends from many points in our lives - but we will likely let you know which group you will be apart of! Everything is just for fun so no need to worry!!
We will send out an instructional dance video closer to the wedding date.
Nivedita’s childhood/high school friends
UCLA friends
Medical school friends
Residency & Kaiser Permanente friends
Nivedita’s family
Nick’s childhood friends/TN friends
Berkeley friends
Pared friends
Nick’s family
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No need to - if you’re staying in Waikiki. Waikiki is pretty accessible by foot and can walk everywhere! The Royal Hawaiian is within walking distance of anything in Waikiki and we will be arranging buses from Waikiki to Kualoa Ranch on the day of the wedding. The boat ride and church on the following days are all within Waikiki or a short uber drive away too!
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Well us - obviously! We would love to help you plan and figure out your trip. If you’re planning on visiting other islands before or afterwards - we have lots of recommendations, too! We’ve been to most of the islands, so we have thoughts.
Questions.
Do you want to run your outfits by us? Do you want to tell us how excited you are? Do you love our website - lol lol - Nick was determined to build our own website, so here is the final product. (The UC Berkeley Computer Science and Electrical Engineering degree being put to use!) Anyway, whatever it is - please don’t hesitate to reach out to us, or even the parentals (Dr. Rita Kar & Dr. Samir Kar or Mrs. Dueber & Mr. Dueber) - we’re all here to help!
