ISSUE 26 · SEPTEMBER 2026

VOL. I  NO. 26

A Wedding Profile · By Ananya & Vikram

AnanyaetVikram

A long-read on how two lives became one, with notes from the guests, a programme of the day, and a letter from the editors.

SATURDAY, 26 SEPTEMBER 2026

Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur, India

J — 120

Hashtag

#AnanyaAndVikram

Dress code

Indian formal / Black tie optional

CONTENTS

IN THIS ISSUE

  1. I.The CoverPG. 01
  2. II.ContentsPG. 02
  3. III.The Long ReadPG. 03
  4. IV.The ProgrammePG. 04
  5. V.A Photo EssayPG. 05
  6. VI.A Letter from the EditorsPG. 06
  7. VII.ColophonPG. 07

The countdown begins

Our Playlist
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III. · OUR STORY

THE LONG READ

How it began

We met on a rainy Tuesday in a tiny bookstore, both reaching for the same copy of 'Letters to a Young Poet'. Five years, three cities, and one clumsy proposal later — we're saying forever.

— ET C'EST AINSI QU'ON S'AIME

IV. · THE DAY, IN ORDER

THE PROGRAMME

Programme

  1. I.

    THU, 24 SEP

    16:00

    Mehendi Ceremony

    Rose Garden, Taj Palace

    Traditional mehendi evening with music and light dinner.

  2. II.

    FRI, 25 SEP

    19:30

    Sangeet Night

    Grand Ballroom, Taj Palace

    Song, dance, and stories from both sides.

  3. III.

    SAT, 26 SEP

    18:30

    Wedding Ceremony

    Lake Pavilion, Taj Palace

    Exchange of vows under the stars.

  4. IV.

    SUN, 27 SEP

    19:00

    Reception

    Skyline Terrace

    Cocktails, dinner, and dancing into the night.

DRESS CODE · Indian formal / Black tie optional

Wedding Party

The people we love

Bride's side

Priya Sharma

Maid of Honor

Ananya's sister and oldest friend.

Meera Patel

Bridesmaid

College roommate and partner in crime.

Groom's side

Rohan Singh

Best Man

Vikram's brother and lifelong confidant.

Arjun Mehta

Groomsman

Best friend since business school.

Gifts

Registry

Your presence is the greatest gift. If you'd still like to celebrate us with something, here are a few places we've registered.

Travel

Getting here & staying

The nearest airport is Maharana Pratap Airport (UDR), 30 minutes by car. Shuttle service runs between the Taj Lake Palace and the Leela Palace throughout event days.

Taj Lake Palace

Lake Pichola· $$$$

Room block until 30 days prior. Code ANANYAVIKRAM.

Visit

Leela Palace Udaipur

Lake Pichola· $$$$

10 minutes by car.

Hotel Lakend

City Center· $$

Budget-friendly option with lake views.

FAQ

Questions

What should I wear?

Indian formal or cocktail attire for the mehendi. Black tie optional for the ceremony and reception.

Is there parking at the venue?

Yes — valet parking is available at the Taj Palace for all days.

Can I bring a plus-one?

Plus-ones are welcome if indicated on your RSVP. Please confirm by the deadline.

Are kids welcome?

We adore your little ones, but we've kept the ceremony adults-only. Kids are welcome at the mehendi.

VI. · FROM THE EDITORS

A LETTER

Will you join us?

Dear reader, Kindly respond by the date below. A reply by post would have been the proper way, but a short note here will do beautifully. We will read every one of them aloud, in the order they arrive.

With warmth,
Ananya & Vikram

Will you be joining us?

COLOPHON

ISSUE 26 · SEPTEMBER 2026

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Printed and bound for friends and family. The rule of this issue: every name a portrait, every date a remembered hour. With thanks to all who came.