Borgo Corsignano

Wedding in Italy

Welcome Dinner

Haldi + Haldi Games

Mehndi into Sangeet

Baraat & Hindu Ceremony

American Wedding

Ceremony

Aperitivo & Reception

Summer

Our Wedding

Eric's version: Heena &amp; Eric met in Columbus, Ohio. Quite possibly the greatest city in the world. We met like many modern-day couples, on one of the many dating apps. Eric wanted to meet over drinks or coffee,&nbsp;but in true Heena form, she was too impatient for that. So we compromised and got ice cream. We wandered around Grandview talking for hours that first night and we both knew that we were interested in seeing each other again. There is a long story about how we had met previously playing volleyball at the Ohio State sand courts. Heena loves to tell this story so I am sure that she covered it in her version of events.&nbsp;We both were looking for more than the typical tinder fling so we quickly followed that date up with a few more and then she finally mustered up the courage to ask me to be her boyfriend. Almost 5 years later and she still reminds me of this fact. We have covered a lot of life. Covid, moving to a new city,&nbsp;and merging our cultures together has been quite the ride. Now, I am excited to have you all come be a part of the next step in Italy. Heena's more accurate version: Heena &amp; Eric matched on Tinder. Heena didn’t really pay a lot of attention to this dating app except for the occasional super liker. They messaged each other for a few days until the night before Eric was leaving for a bachelor party. She needed to know if he had substance, so she asked him out to ice-cream that night. And of course, they went to Jeni's in Columbus, Ohio for their first date on June 13th, 2018. It was a beautiful summer day. The sun was bright and Heena arrived only a few minutes late. She scanned the entrance from across the street to see if she could see this ginger bearded man. Instead, she saw a clean shaven gora (white guy) with shades, one hand in his pocket, the other holding his phone. He smiled at her, relieving her of the need to find her date. Their "nice to meet you" hug wasn't awkward. It was as if they had known each other from before. They stepped in line to get the perfect treat for the summer day. Their chit-chat about favorite ice-cream flavors came easy. Eric handed the cashier his credit card, despite Heena shoving hers forward. He insisted on paying with the casual “well this just means you’ll have to go out with me again.” Smooth. They decided to walk up and down Grandview Ave, a street filled with coffee shops, restaurants, and couples walking their dogs. These were regular stomping grounds for both of them but the conversation was new, exciting, keeping them both on their heels. They were enthralled with each other. They walked around the town for hours, asking questions, cracking jokes, genuinely intrigued by one another. Halfway through their date, Eric pondered whether they've met before. Heena's poor memory failed her yet again. Eric asked, "Did you play sand volleyball on the Ohio State Courts last summer?" Heena instantly recalled when she had boldly asked a random group of guys whether she could join their sand volleyball game, despite her un-athleticism. It clicked. Eric was the cute guy behind a hideous ginger beard. Eric confirmed that he was the one. It turns out Eric recognized Heena from the very first moment he saw her on Tinder. That is why he SuperLiked her. He just knew how to play it cool. About a year later, Eric got all romantical and shared something to Heena that forever changed her. Eric admitted that when Heena stepped into the sand courts, he felt an instant spark. A connection he could not put into words but somehow he knew she was different. Now, over 5 years later, Eric still thinks she's one-of-a-kind. Not sure if that's good or bad but look, he's rolling with it, so let's give the man what he wants. Heena still thinks Eric is as smooth as Rohan's velvety coat. We are thrilled to celebrate our marriage with you in Italy. Thank you for choosing to be in our lives and loving us. Saluti!

Our Story

We will arrange accommodations for all guests between two estates 10-minutes apart and provide transportation between the venues. Accommodations include suites (2 bedrooms) or apartments (3 or 4 bedrooms) with a living area and kitchen. Each room can sleep 2 people and has a private bathroom. Each apartment will have its unique charm. With exclusive use of the estate, we are responsible for coordinating room reservations for all guests. We request that you book your room (for 2 people) with your RSVP by sending us the total cost of $1026 for three nights ($342/night). Please use either Venmo or Zelle. Your room will be reserved under your name and reservations will be overseen by our wedding planner. Venmo - @heenamanglani (last 4 of phone#: 5887)Zelle - HEENA MANGLANI

Accommodations

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Firenze (Florence)

Airport: <a href="https://www.florence-airport.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR)</a>Train Station: <a href="https://www.italiarail.com/train-station/santa-maria-novella-train-station" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Santa Maria Novella Station</a> Florence is the closest large city to Borgo Corsignano. The venue is ~1.5 hours from Florence. We will arrange transportation for those who provide us with flight/train information by April 1st, 2024.

Roma (Rome)

Flying into Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) could be a cheaper option than flying into Firenze. The train system in Italy is great and there are many Alta Velocità (AV) trains.AV trains leave from FCO (airport in Rome) twice per day, at 11:08 am. and 3:08 pm. They do stop along the way in Rome, but you don’t need to change trains. This trip takes 2 hours and 24 minutes, and ticket prices range from $28-34. Please visit <a href="https://www.italiarail.com/pages/routes/rome-fiumicino-airport-to-florence" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this site</a> to learn more.

Milano (Milan)

Flying into <a href="https://www.milanomalpensa-airport.com/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Milan Malpensa Airport (MPA) </a>is another potentially cheaper option than flying into Firenze. You can get from the Malpensa Airport to <a href="https://www.italiarail.com/train-station/milano-centrale-train-station" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Milano Centrale</a> in the city center via the regional <a href="https://www.malpensaexpress.it/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Malpensa Express</a>. It takes about 50 minutes and runs twice an hour throughout most of the day. Once at Milano Centrale station, you can take one of the high-speed Alta Velocità (AV) trains to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.italiarail.com/train-station/santa-maria-novella-train-station" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Firenze Santa Maria Novella</a>&nbsp;in about 1 hour and 40 minutes. On this&nbsp;route, you can make the whole trip from the Milan airport to Florence in less than three hours. Tickets for the whole trip cost $44-67.

Heena & Eric