St Petersburg Shuffleboard Clb

Henna Party

The Museum of Fine Arts in St. Petersburg, FL

Wedding Day

Wedding

Reception

The short version. We met in high school. Usually the spiel everyone hears when they first meet us. The long version, goes a little something like this...Josh and Seeta attended the same high school for three years before they formally sat down and met. However, this story starts not in a classroom, but in a Subway restaurant. Josh was just quitting, as Seeta was just starting. The irony was that Josh would be back every single day Seeta was working, to help her take out the trash. On a particularly Florida (read: rainy) night, Josh finally built up the courage to ask Seeta out. Seeta accepted, but only on the terms that the date he came up with was unique and "not a movie." Almost ten years, plenty of dates, three cities, and two universities later... here we are, finally ready to get married! And we are so excited to have our closest friends and family along for the ride.

The Long and Short of How We Met

In the months preceding the engagement, we were trying to figure out how we could place a down payment on our new home, start renovations, and plan a trip to England to see some family. Plenty of things were happening, and so both of us acting a bit strained not out of the ordinary. So, Josh acting a little out the usual was nothing that set my alarms off on this particular lazy Sunday. Karen and Simon, Josh's stepmom and father, had given us tickets for Sunken Gardens that day. Sunken Gardens is a beautiful local garden built along a sinkhole, not too far from our house. Josh and I had planned to have a relaxing afternoon decompressing while enjoying the scenery. Since we had done this once before, I didn't really think much of it. Sunken Gardens is a pretty large outdoor space, and people usually come for some solitude. So, there usually isn't any music playing. However, on this day there was. Suddenly, I noticed that there was accordion music. I said to Josh, "Did they have music here last time? Something must be happening over there." I pointed to a clearing. As soon as I finished my sentence I noticed a familiar face. As Josh charged in the direction of the music, I began to discern that it was my little sister, Mala, all the way from Orlando. That was the second thing that was out of place. Before I knew it, I was surrounded by friends and family, and Josh was making a speech. I couldn't tell you the words he said, to be honest. Everything happened in such a blur. Before I knew it, he was down on one knee. And as the story goes, of course, I said yes!

The Proposal

Our Story

Our Wedding

Thursday - October 26, 2017

Spa Day with the Bride - OPEN INVITE

Seeta's getting her nails done for the big day! Feel free to join if you want to get in some pampering time. She'll be getting her nails done around 5P. Address: 2601 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704 Phone Number: (727) 822-0123<a href="http://www.royalpalmsnailspa.com/">Click Here for Details</a>

Friday - October 27, 2017

Welcome Cocktail Hour at the (soon-to-be) Banfields - OPEN INVITE - 5PM

Check out our newly renovated (almost done) kitchen and chat with the soon-to-be weds! Enjoy some cocktails and apps before exploring some of the Downtown St. Petersburg nightlife.!

Saturday - October 28, 2017

Wedding Rehearsal - BRIDAL PARTY ONLY

For the bridal party to accustom themselves with the paces for the wedding day. Starting at 10A, lasting approximately 1 hour. Address: 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Rehearsal Dinner/Henna Party (6P-9P) - OPEN INVITE

Open invite! Dancing. Shuffle board. Costumes. Oh my! Please bring your loved ones so we can celebrate as one big happy family! Feel free to dress up or dress down for this event. Costumes encouraged! Party starts at 6P!Address: 559 Mirror Lake Dr N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701<a href="http://www.stpeteshuffle.com/">Shuffle Board Court Website</a>

Sunday - October, 29, 2017

Wedding Ceremony/Reception (5:30P-10:30P)  - BY INVITATION ONLY

Monday - October 30. 2017

Post-Wedding Brunch at Cassis (11A) - OPEN INVITE

If you're staying through Sunday, feel free to pop by for some brunch with the newly weds! Seating starts at 11A. Brunch is ~$25ppCuisine: Buzzy brasserie &amp; bakery for American &amp; French fare in a Parisian space with outdoor seats.Address: 170 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Timeline

Wedding Attire

Requested attire for the wedding is Semi-Formal. Joshua and I don't mind if you choose to go with Eastern or Western style as the wedding is set to be a fusion wedding. Below are some examples of two suggestions. Feel free to mix it up, and have fun with it!

Western Semi Formal Attire

You'll want to dress somewhere between formal and casual. Darker, more formal hues are suggested for an evening fete.He should wear: A suit and tie, dark or light depending on the season and time of day.She should wear: A cocktail dress or a dressy skirt and top.

Indian Semi-Formal Attire

If you would like, you may also choose to go in Indian semi-formal/formal attire. She should wear: A Lengha, Saree, or Anarkali Suit He should wear: A Kurta Pyjama or SherwaniOnce you have chosen a style of Indian attire. Try to keep by some of these simple rules to be the most comfortable.1. Keep it Simple2. Avoid Black and White3. Nothing too tight or revealing4. Don't go too casually dressed5. Have fun with your Jewelry!<a href="https://strandofsilk.com/indian-fashion-blog/indian-weddings/perfect-guests-guide-glamming-it-indian-wedding">Link 1 for Indian Wedding Attire Guidelines</a> <a href="https://www.couponhippo.in/blog/how-to-rock-an-indian-wedding#what_to_wear">Link 2 for Indian Wedding Attire Guidelines</a>

Details

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I have been lucky enough to see [Seeta and Josh's] relationship grow from when [they] first met in high school to where we are today. Time has certainly flown. [Seeta and Josh] both have worked so hard to flourish not only as individuals, but as a couple too. I am so very happy to be part of this special day for you both. I look forward to witnessing all the great things that the future holds for [them]!

James Banfield

Born just over a year after Seeta, I'm the oldest of her three younger sisters. I'm currently working as a User Experience Strategist (aka I design stuff) from the beautiful city of Denver, Colorado. When I'm not hiking or playing with my dog Zara, you can find me chilling at a local coffeeshop with my wonderful boyfriend, Anand.My fondest memory of Josh and Seeta is cruising down Monte Cristo in Josh's tried and true PT Cruiser. Josh is a great and very safe driver (*no sarcasm at all). But in all seriousness, I'm glad my sister has found a man that compliments her silly and supports her ambition. I'm beyond excited to be a part of their big day! 

Radha Nath

I'm the second youngest of the Nath sisters and a dental student at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine-Illinois. When I'm not studying, I enjoy trying different foods in Chicago, talking to my long distance boyfriend, and catching up Shameless and How to Get Away with Murder.I still remember when Seeta and Josh would pick me up from good old Hollywood High (the best school in the universe) and we would grab food on 31st street. Through the years, I saw them go from building a relationship together to building a house together. They're one of the strongest couples I know. Whatever they do their life will always be an adventure and I'm thrilled to be with Seeta and Josh on their wedding day!

Tara Nath

My friendship with Josh started during our early years in high school. I first met him as part of a close-knit circle of friends that I was introduced to through Max. It didn't take long for Josh and I to become best of friends; our shared passions and hobbies, and our similar viewpoints on almost everything ensured we'd be nothing short of great buddies until the end of time.Where Josh excels more than most people is his ability to exercise maturity and drive. Ever since I've known him, he's always been a hard worker. This shows with his attitude toward his career, his level of knowledge and experience in his hobbies, his ever-expanding repertoire of DIY-ability, and – last but not least – the effort and love he's shown for his soon-to-be-wife, Seeta. I can't imagine a better lady for him, since she holds the same values near and has the same driving characteristics that make Josh such a likeable and interesting friend.We've known each other for a long time, seeing each other through highs and lows, and I'm proud to call Josh one of my best friends. 

Sean Dyer

I am the youngest of the Nath sisters and am currently a student at the University of Central Florida pursuing a degree in Biomedical Sciences. After graduation, I will be attending medical school at the Lake Eerie College of Medicine. Some of my fondest memories of Seeta and Josh include the proposal at Sunken Gardens and celebrating Halloween with them while drinking Seeta's amazing witch's brew. I believe that Josh and Seeta's playful and loving dynamic is one that many couples should strive to maintain.

Mala Nath

As one of Josh's oldest friends, Josh had the good fortune to meet me before I had figured out that just sitting down next to someone on the bus on the first day of school and asking them if they liked Star Trek generally makes you look unstable and possibly a little violent. Perhaps paralyzed in fear of being attacked, Josh edged toward the window, shuffled around in his pocket for anything usable as a weapon if things went south, and apprehensively answered "...Sure?".Since then I've learned to pretend to be mostly normal, and Josh has been one of my closest friends. We've helped each other out of countless jams (ok, maybe *he's* helped *me* out of countless jams), and have genuinely enjoyed each other company for fifteen years.When Seeta made the mistake of asking me to help her pick up a mattress when she moved to Orlando, she got sucked into two-ish years of having to hang out with me, too. In between suffering through a bunch of movies I wanted to watch, we got to know each other pretty well. In my expert opinion as me, I'd like to enter into the record that these two work really well together, and I'm very happy for them.

Maxwell Greggo

Wedding Party

Registry

Q + A

Questions, Comments, and Concerns?

Not enough info for you on the website? Want to know a little more about St. Petersburg? Questions about the wedding? Don't fret, just shoot us an email at nathbanfieldwedding@gmail.com

Contact Us

The venue will have valet service. Please remember to tip your driver at the end of the night. If you choose to self park, be wary that parking tends to be limited in downtown. They are also metered until a certain time. So please bring change if you choose to park, or utilize the ParkMobile app. The hotel accommodation will be within walking distance of the venue. It's about a 5-10 minute walk from the hotel to the wedding venue.

Museum of Fine Arts

We have set up a hotel block for this event. There are limited rooms, so please book early. Information about the hotel block booked is listed below: Event Name: Nath/Banfield WeddingGroup Code: NBWStandard Room Rate: $149.00Taxes: All rates are subject to 13% tax (subject to change)Rate Includes: Breakfast buffet, WiFi, Local Calls, and Access to the Pool and Fitness CenterValet Parking: $16 per vehicle per day (price subject to change) - NOTE: other surrounding parking is typically hourly. We believe valet parking is the only available parking option. Dates: 10/27/17-10/30/17Extended Reservations: Group rates will be honored three days before and three days after the group room block dates, based on availability Cutoff Date: 9/27/17 If you wish to book online, please click on the link below:<a href="http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/P/PIEHSHX-NBW-20171027/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG">Click Here to Reserve a Room</a> If you wish to book via phone, please follow the directions below: You may call the hotel directly at 727-892-9900 or 1-800-HAMPTON (1-800-426-7866) and give the reservationist the group code "NBW" when making their reservations. The group code may also be used with online bookings (coming soon, look for link in website tag when available).

Hampton Inn & Suites St. Petersburg/Downtown

Due to demand, we've set up a secondary room block slightly further from the venue. Although this site is slightly farther, it is still within walking distance (~0.25mile).Event Name: Nath-BanfieldGroup Code: NBWStandard Room Rate: $145.00Taxes: All rates are subject to 13% tax (subject to change)Rate Includes: WiFi, Local Calls, and Access to the Pool and Fitness CenterValet Parking: $14 per vehicle per day (price subject to change) - NOTE: other surrounding parking is typically hourly. We believe valet parking is the only available parking option. Dates: 10/27/17-10/31/17Extended Reservations: Group rates will be honored three days before and three days after the group room block dates, based on availability Cutoff Date: 9/27/17If you wish to book online, please click on the link below:<a href="https://www.hotelindigo.com/redirect?path=hd&amp;brandCode=in&amp;localeCode=en&amp;regionCode=1&amp;hotelCode=PIEHD&amp;_PMID=99801505&amp;GPC=NBW&amp;viewfullsite=true">Click Here to Reserve a Room</a>

Seeta & Joshua

Seeta & Joshua

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