Mehndi

Bharatiya Hindu Temple

Hindu Ceremony

Pins Mechanical Co

Welcome Party

Retreat 21

Wedding Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Wedding Reception

Spring

* Formal Indian attire: Most women prefer to wear lehengas, ghararas, or salwars. If you are feeling ambitious, you can try a saree. These days, you can find pre-stitched sarees as well, which are super easy to wear and look just like the real deal. Most men prefer wearing kurta pajama sets, with or without the addition of a Nehru jacket or dupatta. For more information on Indian attire, please see our section on attire.

Our Wedding

It all started at a Bad Habit’s concert at Natalie’s Music Bar. Madi’s friend, Sarah Pettit (nee Raies), and Varun’s friend David Pettit were going to Sarah’s father’s rock concert and invited both Madi and Varun individually.&nbsp; Madi and Varun hit it off, and talked all night while jamming out to classic rock. A few months later, Varun got the nerve to ask Madi out for a date and the two have been inseparable since. Since then, Madi and Varun have continued to share a love for music, often frequenting Columbus’s record stores so they can add to their combined collection or going to concerts.&nbsp;&nbsp; They are massive foodies and have been eating their way across Ohio, the country, and the world together. They love to cook together at home making bread, homemade ice cream, tandoori chicken and so much more. Varun has slowly come to terms with half the appliances in their kitchen being pink.&nbsp; Varun has shared his love of soccer with Madi and together they have seen live games at storied arenas such as Camp Nou in Barcelona and Allianz in Munich.&nbsp; When in season, they spend their weekend mornings watching soccer games and cooking breakfast, or meeting up with friends to watch games at Endeavor Brewing and Land Grant Brewing. Most of all, Varun and Madi share a love of family–both their given family and the family they have chosen over the years. It has been a pillar in their lives and they are so grateful to get to share this weekend with all of their friends and family.

Our Story

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Paige has always been Madi’s guiding light / biggest inspiration / role model.  When Madi graduated highschool, she followed Paige to OSU when she could not bare her being 2 hours away. Madi continued to follow Paige in many things, to the same sorority, and even to the same career field. She is not only an amazing older sister but a mentor in every area of Madi’s life.  Madi lived with Paige and her husband Gio for a few years after college and since, Madi and Paige rarely go a week without seeing each other; often calling each other and stating “it's been too long since we hung out” even if it's only been 2 days.  Paige and Madi were raised on StarWars and Lord of the Rings and continue to bond over whatever nerdy show/ book/ video game they are obsessed with that week. Madi always goes to Paige to find out when the planets are the cause of some issues in work or life. Fiercely loyal to each other, Paige and Madi often love to team up and pick-fun at their respective partners. 

Paige Cannizzaro

Often coined as Madi’s Brunette Sister, the two have never lived more than 20 minutes from each other. Rachael and Madi have been best friends since highschool having lived down the street from each other, and were freshmen roommates at OSU. Rachael and Madi have shared a love of makeup, hair, and fashion. Rachael has seen Madi through every hair and makeup transformation (including the dark years of hair extension and poorly drawn on eyebrows), and has always provided Madi with the best beauty advice.  Madi has fondly been third wheel with Rachael and her husband Hunter over the years, and was Rachael’s Maid of Honor at their wedding. Rachael has always been there for Madi’s ups and downs, moves, and career changes.  Madi exists today as she is because of the beautiful, supportive friendship Rachael has given.

Rachael Arnold

Varun met Kishan their first week of orientation together in medical school at Ohio State. They bonded over their mutual love of playing and watching sports- especially soccer, basketball, tennis, and football. They enjoyed a healthy competitive streak in games and always pushed each other to be better. Varun spent most evenings at his and Taylor’s place watching ESPN for hours or trying to best him in Fifa on Xbox. He was ever present for all of the wild shenanigans during those years and- when he wasn’t an instigator- would provide Varun with wise counsel and always lend an ear during tough times. Following medical school, they were roommates for intern year of residency, navigating the challenges of being brand new doctors and the onset of the pandemic together. Although he moved to Chicago to complete the remainder of his training, they remained in close contact and continue to keep the party going whenever they meet up for weekends, weddings, birthdays, and holidays. Kishan remains Varun’s go-to person for life advice.

Kishan Patel

David was Varun’s first friend in medical school and welcomed him into his circle from day one. They initially got to know each other, spending countless hours studying in the evenings in the Prior Health sciences library. They naturally hit it off over a mutual love of Drake, OSU football, and Cane’s chicken. They became known for throwing some of the most memorable parties and never wasted a good football tailgating opportunity. David and his family welcomed Varun as one of their own and were an incredible support system through good times and bad. They were both successful in matching at OSU for residency and continued to grow their friendship in Columbus, all these years. Varun was fortunate to become close with David’s wife Sarah and served as a groomsman at their wedding. They introduced Varun to Madi and the rest is history. 

David Pettit

Taylor has been Varun’s ultimate hype man and number one supporter from the first time they met in medical school. They connected over their mutual love of sports, weight training, music, and composition. Taylor helped Varun navigate difficult life obstacles with optimism and always provided a shoulder to lean on. Taylor credits Varun with being a catalyst to meeting his wife, Laura, and Varun served as a groomsman at their wedding. They continue to make time to see each other whenever possible, even with Tay’s newly added duties of being a father. 

Taylor Kulik

Varun and Saul initially got to know each other through mutual friends in medical school and quickly became close. Saul was Varun’s typical partner-in-crime for Friday/Saturday night activities. Nights out require sustenance for recovery, and they often rotated between the trifecta of asian noodle bowls, dim sum, and indian buffets. They also pushed each other in the gym with weight training, although Varun will likely never touch Saul’s squat rack PR. Over time, Saul became one of Varun’s closest confidants and they helped each other get through the toughest times in medical school and residency. Varun served as best man at Saul’s wedding to Jen this past year.

Saul Fredrickson

Joe, Madi’s cousin, is the officiant for the civil ceremony on Saturday.  Countless hours of their childhood were spent playing pokemon and playing hide and seek.  Joe has not only been family, but a close friend, and the two have only gotten closer over the years.  Madi can always count on Joe to crack a joke and make any situation light.  Madi was lucky enough to have Joe living in Columbus for a few years after he graduated college.  His presence has been truly missed since he became “Big City Joe” and moved to Chicago; however the two keep in contact with phone calls on the weekends to catch each other up on their busy lives and so Joe can tell Varun that Varun is cute.  It is always an treat when Joe, Madi, Varun, Paige, and Gio can be in the same city to relive the glory days of their weekends in Columbus.  Varun and Madi are also very grateful that Joe introduced them to the band Royel Otis.

Joe Sefchik

Endearingly referred to as Glob Cannoli, Gio is Madi’s Brother in Law. Always able to lighten any mood, Madi and Varun are truly lucky to have him in their lives. Gio has been the older brother Madi has always wanted, and in return Madi has done her best to be the annoying little sister Gio has never wanted. Gio is truly one of the most reliable people you could know–whether it be changing Madi’s flat tires, helping with home projects at Varun and Madi’s house, or just bringing the calming “It will be OK, we will figure it out” attitude to any difficult situation. 

Giovanni Cannizzaro

Varun’s paternal cousin and fellow adoptive Midwesterner. Even though they grew up continents apart, their passions and values could not be more alike–however it is unfortunate (mostly for Naman) that his is a Manchester United fan.  Varun has been grateful that he and Naman have gotten to spend more time together in recent years, now that he is based in Green Bay, Wisconsin.  Varun and Madi are so thankful that Naman volunteered to be the photographer during their engagment ceremony in May of 2024.

Naman Yagnik

Wedding Party

You can fly into the John Glenn Columbus International Airport which is about a 25-30 minute drive from the majority of hotels listed as well as the venues. Taxis and ride share are available from the airport.

John Glenn Columbus International Airport

HOTELS

We do not have a designated hotel or room block but there are a number of hotel options within 20 minutes of both the Bharatiya Hindu Temple and Retreat 21 with plenty of parking at both sites. Our Welcome Party will also be in Bridge Park. We do anticipate having a shuttle from one of the Old Dublin hotels: Home2Suites Hilton Dublin, Residence Inn Columbus Dublin, Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Dublin with more information to come closer to the big day!

Home2 Suites by Hilton Columbus Dublin

Residence Inn Columbus Dublin

Hilton Garden Inn Columbus/Dublin

SpringHill Suites Columbus Dublin

Home2 Suites by Hilton Marysville

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marysville, an IHG Hotel

Hyatt Place Columbus/Dublin

Marriott Columbus Northwest

There are also many beautiful AirBnBs in the area!

AirBnB

Vrbo is similar to Airbnb; however, it is more focused on larger rental properties. There are many beautiful Vrbos in the area!

Vrbo

Travel

Attire

Hindu Ceremony:Formal Indian* or Western Formal attire Welcome Party:Smart casual&nbsp; Wedding Ceremony/ReceptionWestern Formal/Cocktail attire or Formal Indian* * Formal Indian attire:Most women prefer to wear lehengas, ghararas, or salwars . If you are feeling ambitious, you can try a saree. These days, you can find pre-stitched sarees as well, which are super easy to wear and look just like the real deal. Most men prefer wearing kurta pajama sets, with or without the addition of a Nehru jacket or dupatta.

Shopping for Indian Clothes

Here are some suggestions to get beautiful outfits for the weekend for men and women. There is a wide variety of options suitable for different tastes and budgets. In person in Columbus:The Indian Trunk: <a href="https://theindiantrunkus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theindiantrunkus.com/</a>2679 Federated Blvd, Columbus, OH 43235&nbsp; Rangoli - The Indian Mall (near Polaris)8701 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH 43240 In person in Cleveland:Sumika Collection: <a href="https://sumikacollection.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://sumikacollection.com/</a>14033 Puritas Ave A, Cleveland, OH 44135 Zarufa Creations: Boutique at Solon Square Shopping Center selling traditional Indian and Pakistani clothing and jewelry.33693 Aurora Rd, Solon, OH 44139 Online:Manyavar: <a href="https://www.manyavar.com/en-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.manyavar.com/en-us</a>Great selection for men. Lashkaraa: <a href="https://www.lashkaraa.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lashkaraa.com</a>Good reviews and beautiful outfits but more on the expensive side. HoliChic by Megha: <a href="https://holichic.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://holichic.com</a> Utsav Fashion: <a href="https://www.utsavfashion.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.utsavfashion.com</a>Quality for items over $100 is reasonable but below that can be a miss. Pernia's Pop-Up Shop: <a href="http://www.perniaspopupshop.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.perniaspopupshop.com</a>Designer items but can be pricey; affordable good quality items if you use the filter. Ethnovog: <a href="https://www.ethnovog.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ethnovog.com/</a> ShopKynah: <a href="http://www.shopkynah.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.shopkynah.com</a> The Saree Room: <a href="https://www.thesareeroom.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thesareeroom.com</a>Great options for single pieces so you can mix and match different sets.&nbsp; Rental:Glamour Rental: <a href="https://glamourental.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://glamourental.com</a>Borrow the Bazaar: <a href="https://borrowthebazaar.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://borrowthebazaar.com</a> Amazon, ASOS, and Etsy also have some Indian clothing options with a great price point.&nbsp; Our event planning team is available to answer any questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact Vini Desai at vini@b3event.com or 614-547-9002.

Indian/South Asian Clothing Guide

You may have some questions as to what to wear, specifically about Indian/South Asian attire if this is your first Indian wedding. Luckily you’re in the right place and hopefully this breakdown can help give you some guidance. However these are just suggestions, PLEASE wear what is comfortable to you at each of the events, whether that is a suit, dress or Indian/South Asian attire.&nbsp; *We recommend avoiding red for the Hindu ceremony and white for the Wedding ceremony as these are bridal colors!* Guide to South Asian Clothing: FeminineLehenga - A blouse and floor-length skirt with a scarfSalwar - A dress and pants comboSaree - A 6ft fabric draped around the body with a blouseSaree Skirt - A pre-draped saree in the form of a skirtGharara&nbsp;- wide-legged pants with tunic Most women prefer to wear lehengas, ghararas, or salwars . If you are feeling ambitious, you can try a saree, but definitely watch a few YouTube videos to learn how to tie one. These days, you can find pre-stitched sarees as well, which are super easy to wear and look just like the real deal. MasculineKurta - A loose collarless shirtSherwani (M) - A formal version of a Kurta, usually with heavier patterns or embroideryJodhpuri Suit or Nehru Jacket - An Indo-Western formal outfit worn by men Most men prefer wearing kurta pajama sets, with or without the addition of a Nehru jacket or dupatta.

Places to Eat

We love the delicious and diverse food scene in CBUS! We hope you get to try a few of our favorite places: Coffee:Espresso 2222 S. Liberty St, Powell, OH 43065 Coastline Coffee Co.7775 Dublin Rd, Delaware, OH 43015 Breakfast/ Bakery:The Maison Skalli - Moroccan Bakery: We love their pistachio croissant or chneck2746 Festival Ln, Dublin, OH 43017 Dan the Baker: Famous for their seasonal cruffins1028 Ridge St, Columbus, OH 43215 Kolache Republic: We love the kielbasa Kolache702 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206 Cockails &amp; BreweriesCoast Wine House75 S. High St, Dublin, OH 43017 Nocterra Brewing41 Depot St, Powell, OH 43065 Getaway Brewing108 N High St, Dublin, OH 43017 Lunch/ Dinner:Joya's - Bengali Cafe: We recommend the Joya's breakfast sandwich, the crispy chicken manchurian, or the kati roll!657 High St, Worthington, OH 43085 Xi Xia - Western Chinese Cuisine: We recommend the stirred noodle bowl with beef and lamb; salt and pepper chicken; or the dapanji noodles1140 Kenny Centre Mall, Columbus, OH 43220 Cilantro Latin: Everything is amazing here, just be prepared for the meat sweats4852 Sawmill Rd, Columbus, OH 43235 Oishi Japanese Bistro: We love coming here on rainy or snowy days and sitting at the bar near the windows8 N Liberty St #100, Powell, OH 43065 Cafe Istanbul Dublin: Our favorites include the Mousakka and the rice pudding!6125 Riverside Dr, Dublin, OH 43017

Things to Do

If you find some downtime between events, we recommend checking out a few of our favorite places! Used Kids Records: our favorite place to get records in columbus; there are many great coffee shops around here as well. Laughing Ogre Comics: pick up some comics or a great graphic novel The Book Loft - German Village: get lost in the many many MANY rooms of the book loft, browsing their collection. Afterwards, wander the beautiful brick streets of German Village Columbus Zoo: great for the kiddos and adults alike to walk around. COSI: Columbus's Science Center High Bank Metro Park: quick hikes with trails varying between 1 mile and 4 miles Columbus Museum of Art Frankin Park Conservatory

Madison & Varun