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We're getting married!

December 17, 2022 in Atlanta

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Kate Dang

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Vedant Das Swain

Our Story

First Date

In the midst of the pandemic, we opted to meet at my apartment. We made tortillas from scratch and despite his inexperience, Vedant's tortillas were much rounder than mine. We have not attempted to make tortillas since, but we have cooked many other delicious dishes at home.

Yona Mountain

Our first hike together ended with Kate's ankle hurt and swollen on the way downhill. We got her home safe but despite my advice Kate refused to stay put and rest. Bouncing around as always. Eventually, she realized that icing was needed. No more running downhill for Kate. But for us, it was only uphill from there.

Callaway Gardens

Visiting Callaway Garden was our first road trip together. I taught Vedant how to paddle board. Little did I know that Vedant would not know how to turn and leave me drowning. Then again I did not have a life jacket. Fortunately, we had enough paddle boarders flopping left-right-and-center so I just hung on to one of those boards. Not exactly Titanic but Vedant eventually reached me after two huge circles of the lake. I've not paddle boarded much since, but I taught Vedant how to kayak too. He prefers that over drowning. At Callaway Gardens we saw massive hot air balloons and fireworks. In that moment we confessed our feelings to each other the first time. A short time later, I received an email from him with the subject, "Exclusive Offer for an Unlimited Time".

Diwali

Back when it was time for mid-autumn festival, I had pulled a few strings to get moon cakes for Kate. Along comes Diwali and Kate did me one better. Kate hosted a wonderful warm celebration at home with plenty of love, friendship, sparklers, and as always, food. It was our first Indian festival together. In fact, it was the first time I truly celebrated since I came to America. Now we try to cherish every holiday and festival, especially the weekends.

Moving In

Within a year we had walked at least a 1000 miles just between our 2 apartments. We decided to move in together. Learn to live around each other and share responsibilities. Before we knew it we weren't just sharing a space, we had created a home. Our first home together. Now we don't need to walk thousand miles to meet each other, but we can walk thousands of miles together.

Prettiest Tree in the Park

It was a Saturday afternoon in the Fall of 2021. The plan was to go on a surprise date to the Atlanta Botanical Garden. My only request was that we followed the route I decided, because that way we could see the prettiest tree in Piedmont Park. If the colors weren't enough, that tree had balloons and lanterns. Right below it was my iPad with a video I had made to remind her why I want to be with her forever. By the time that video ended, I was on my knee and asked Kate the question that has brought us here today. We didn't think we could be any happier before that November evening. We surprised ourselves. And we've got a feeling we'll surprise ourselves again this December.

Schedule

4:00pm 🤗
Guests arrive

💍 4:30pm
Wedding ceremony.

5:00pm 🍸
Cocktail hour

🍾 6:00pm
Welcome toast.

6:15pm 💃🏻🕺🏾
First dance

🍽🍷 6:30pm
Dinner is served.

7:00pm 🍰👯🔥
Cake, dancing, and party!

🎊🎉✨ 9:30pm
Send off.

Venue

Our wedding ceremony and reception will take place at The Wimbish House. This is a historic mansion located in midtown. Although originally owned by the Wimbish family, it has been the historic meeting place for the Atlanta Women's Club for over 100 years. For our wedding, we wanted to find a nice cozy spot that everyone can comfortably reach.

Parking

We strongly recommend taking an Uber/Lyft. In case you are planning to drive, please use this parking:

1100 PEACHTREE (Laz Parking) 2 lots south of Wimbish House. $2 every 15 minutes, up to $16 per day. The Peachtree Rd. entrance can be accessed Monday to Friday: 6am -10pm and Saturday & Sunday 7am - 10pm. Cars can be retrieved after-hours by calling security from the call box.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the ceremony and the reception taking place?

📍 Wimbish House is our venue of choice. It will host the ceremony, cocktail hour, and the reception.

Will the ceremony and reception be indoors or outdoors?

🏠 Nice and cozy indoor. Want to keep everyone warm in the winter.

What should I wear?

🧵 Cocktail attire, sari and ao dai optional.

What time should I arrive?

⏰ We advise that you arrive 30 minutes before the start of the ceremony to make sure everyone is on time. We can't wait to get married so please help us ensure the ceremony can start promptly at 4:30 pm!

Where should guests park? Is parking free?

🚖 There is a parking lot right next to the venue and it is $5 (direction to the parking lot here). With that said, we strongly encourage you to Uber/Lyft since there will be an open bar.

Can I bring a date?

👯 Certainly, simply RSVP your +1.

Are kids welcome?

👶 Yes, please RSVP accordingly and specify their age.

Will food and drinks be served at the reception? What kind of food?

🍲 Yes! We are working with our caterer to finalize a menu that will cater to all guests. If you are vegetarian or have food allergies, please reach out to us.

Is Covid vaccine mandatory?

😷 We can’t wait to have all of our loved ones together in one place! With our parents, vulnerable friends, and out-of-town guests in mind, we require all guests to be up to date on COVID vaccines. Please confirm this on the RSVP. We recommend testing before and after the event, especially if you're traveling to Atlanta. Masks will not be required during the event but we will respect your decision to wear one as per your comfort. Please be kind to your fellow guests and take care so you can enjoy the holidays right after our wedding!

Wedding Registry

Your love, happiness, and well wishes are all we need. If you would still like to get us something, we have setup a registry with Zola to give you some ideas! Our Wedding Registry

Recommendations for Atlanta

Sightseeing

  • Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
  • Ponce City Market’s rooftop- Spend the night atop of Ponce. Make a reservation at 9 Mile Station in advance to get your ticket credited to your dinner bill.
  • Center for Puppetry Arts- Catch a show at the US's largest organization dedicated to the art form of puppetry
  • Ponce City Market - A converted historic Sears building, now a market with a food hall and shops
  • Krog Street Market - Nestled in the heart of Inman Park, it is a food hall housed in a restored factory.
  • World of Coke - Visit for the tasting fountains at the end. It's right next to the largest aquarium in the US, the Civil and Human Rights Museum, and the Centennial Olympic Park.

Our favorite hiking trails close to ATL

Restaurants

General:
  • El Tesoro (a casual Mexican restaurant, an excellent choice for brunch or lunch. The Barbacoa taco and pork tamale are Kate's favorites)
  • Rumi's (an upscaled Persian restaurant located in Midtown ATL)
  • Snackboxe Bistro (the best Vietnamese & Laotian restaurant)
  • A mano (Handmade pasta & other seasonal Italian dishes, in a cozy cottage with a snug bar & patio)
  • Sun in My Belly (a better American brunch restaurant)
  • Feedel Bistro (tried and tested Ethiopian restaurant)
  • Barcelona Wine Bar (Spanish tapas, 2 locations in West Midtown and in Inman Park)
  • Antico (Best pizza)
  • Wagaya (Cozy Japanese eatery with excellent ramen, tempura, and a cute little Japanese grocery next to it)
  • Shoya Izakaya (Classic Japanese restaurant but dont get the ramen, go for the seafood and curry)
Indian:
  • Zyka (North Indian eatery)
  • Madras Mantra (all-vegetarian South Indian restaurant)
  • Tabla (upscaled Indian option in Midtown)
  • Gokul Sweets (Gujurati snack store with in-house sweets, chaat, and a variety of Indian street food)
Vietnamese: Korean: Chinese: Tea Shops and & Cafés:
  • Dancing Goats (the best coffee option, multiple locations including Midtown and Ponce City Market)
  • Tea Leaf and Creamery (milk tea, taiyaki, and egg waffles!)
  • Tiger Sugar (a milk tea shop that is a little further away from ATL)
  • Café Intermezzo (a nice dessert restaurant in Midtown)
  • Jeni's Ice Cream (an Atlanta local franchise with many eccentric favorites like the Coconut Cream & Cold Brew combo)