Kartik & Shayna

Saturday, June 7, 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Kartik & Shayna

Saturday, June 7, 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

What date should I RSVP by?

Please RSVP by May 1st. You can scan the QR code on the invitation using your smartphone or directly on our wedding website under the "RSVP" tab.

Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors?

While the baraat will take place outdoors at PPG Place Plaza, the ceremony and reception will take place indoors at the PPG Wintergarden.

What is a baraat?

The baraat is a wedding procession where the groom travels to the venue on the day of the wedding on a white mare accompanied with his family and friends celebrating along the way with song and dance.

Have you reserved blocks of rooms at one or more hotels?

A block of rooms have been reserved at the Fairmont Pittsburgh and Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown. To take advantage of the discounted rates, reservations must be made by May 6th. We recommend booking early due to June 6th and 7th being a big sports weekend with the start of the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB series and the U.S. Open Golf Championship. Please see our Accommodations page for additional information.

What is the easiest way to get to and from your wedding venue?

The Fairmont Pittsburgh is approximately 4 minutes (0.2 mi) and the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown is approximately 5-7 minutes (0.3 mi) walking distance.

Will there be a shuttle to and/or from the hotel(s)?

There will be a shuttle to transport guests to and from the Fairmont and Wyndham Grand to the Mehendi in Aspinwall on Friday evening. Additional details to follow. Both hotels are a short walk or ride to the wedding venue on Saturday. The Fairmont is approximately 4 minutes and the Wyndham Grand is approximately 5-7 minutes walking distance.

What is the dress code for your wedding?

The attire for the Mehendi is summer cocktail (Indian or Western) while the ceremony and reception are traditional Indian or formal attire.

Will there be a time gap between your wedding ceremony and reception?

There will be a 2 hour time gap between the ceremony and reception. Please check out the "Things to Do" page for suggested ideas on things to do during that time.

Are children invited to the wedding?

With the exception of family, the wedding events will be adults-only.

Is there parking available near your wedding venue?

The nearest parking garage is directly across the street from the venue: PPG Garage 230 Third Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222