A Wedding in New York City
Dhruv Dhawan & Elizabeth Hadley
When January 8 & 9, 2027
Where Hotel Chelsea, Manhattan
venue confirmation forthcoming
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You are cordially invited
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January 8 & 9, 2027
Hotel Chelsea
222 West 23rd Street
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Friday & Saturday · Three Events · One Weekend

The Celebrations

A full weekend — sacred ceremony in New Jersey, celebratory dinner in Midtown, wedding in Chelsea. All guests, all three.

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◆   Friday · The Ceremony
Shaadi at
Balaji Mandir
WhenJanuary 8, 2027
WhereSri Venkateswara Temple
Address1 Balaji Temple Dr, Bridgewater, NJ
AttireSmart Casual
A sacred Hindu ceremony at one of the most beautiful temples on the East Coast. A charter bus departs from Hotel Chelsea — no car needed.
All Guests Welcome
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◆   Friday Evening · Dinner
Plated Dinner
at Patiala
WhenJanuary 8, 2027
WherePatiala Indian Grill & Bar
Address240 W 35th St, New York, NY
AttireSmart Casual
A plated dinner to close out the day — north and south Indian cuisine in Midtown, just a 15-minute walk from Hotel Chelsea. Head back after the ceremony, freshen up, and meet us there.
All Guests Welcome
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◆   Saturday · The Wedding
An Evening at
Hotel Chelsea
WhenJanuary 9, 2027
WhereHotel Chelsea, Manhattan
Address222 W 23rd St, New York, NY
AttireBlack Tie Optional
Vows, dinner, dancing — in one of Manhattan's most iconic buildings, a haunt of poets and dreamers since 1884. Dress accordingly.
All Guests Welcome
For the Out-of-Towners

New York, Our Way

If you're making the journey, stay a few days. Below are the places we love — the ones that make the city feel like a secret that belongs only to you.

◆   Eat & Drink
BalthazarGrand SoHo brasserie — steak frites, oysters, the works
Fanelli CafeNYC's 2nd-oldest bar. Cash only, no apologies, all soul
The Dead RabbitFiDi's finest cocktail den, built like a 19th-century tavern
Russ & DaughtersLower East Side institution since 1914 — get the bagel
Bemelmans BarThe Carlyle. Live jazz, Matisse murals, old-money elegance
◆   See & Wander
The High Line at DawnBefore the crowds — just the city slowly waking up
The Frick CollectionSmall, perfect Gilded Age mansion turned museum
Brooklyn Bridge WalkCross from Brooklyn to Manhattan at sunset. Non-negotiable
West VillageCobblestones, brownstones — the city at its most cinematic
Strand Bookstore18 miles of books. Budget at least an hour
◆   Coffee & Late Night
Caffe ReggioGreenwich Village since 1927 — cash only, never changes
Blue Note JazzVillage institution — book ahead, stay for two sets
Ear InnNYC's oldest bar, go on a weeknight
Eisenberg's Sandwich ShopA diner from another era. The egg cream is non-negotiable
McNally JacksonThe bookstore to browse, the coffee to linger over
Getting Here & Staying Over

Travel & Lodging

Where to Stay — NYC

Hotel Chelsea

Our venue — rooms available for wedding guests. Book directly and mention the wedding for room options. Located at 222 W 23rd St, between 7th and 8th Ave in Chelsea.

⚑   Room block details coming once venue confirmed
Nearby Alternatives

Chelsea & Surrounds

The Highline Hotel — a gorgeous Gothic building just blocks away. The Standard High Line for rooftop views. Several boutique hotels line 23rd Street within walking distance.

⚑   January books fast — reserve early
Getting to NYC

By Air

Three airports: JFK (AirTrain + subway, ~45 min), Newark EWR (NJ Transit direct), LaGuardia (rideshare only). Penn Station for Amtrak from most East Coast cities.

Getting Around

The Subway

Tap your card and go — $2.90 a ride covers the whole city. The C and E trains stop at 23rd St, one block from Chelsea. Cabs and Uber are plentiful for late nights.

Friday — Temple & Dinner

Charter Bus from Chelsea

A charter bus departs from Hotel Chelsea on Friday January 8th to Sri Venkateswara Temple in Bridgewater, NJ (about 45 miles). After the ceremony the bus returns to Hotel Chelsea — from there it's a short 15-minute walk to Patiala Indian Grill & Bar at 240 W 35th St for the evening dinner, giving everyone time to freshen up before heading over. If you prefer to drive to the temple, parking is available on site.

⚑   Exact bus departure time will be included in your formal invitation
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Ceremony Fri Jan 8 · Sri Venkateswara Temple, NJ
Dinner Fri Jan 8 Evening · Patiala, W 35th St
Wedding Sat Jan 9 · Hotel Chelsea, Manhattan
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