Laura and Shuvro are getting married!
We are thrilled to invite our family and friends to celebrate with us in Rome. See the location and event details below.
Please us us know once you decide if you are able to attend so we can plan our limited number of guests accordingly. We hope you can make it!
Please us us know once you decide if you are able to attend so we can plan our limited number of guests accordingly. We hope you can make it!
La vita è una combinazione di pasta e amore.
Life is a combination of pasta and love.
Life is a combination of pasta and love.
From theMidwest to the big city
January 2022 – We met a week after Shuvro moved to NYC. We quickly realized we had been living parallel lives from the Midwest to San Francisco to NYC.
March 2024 – We moved into our apartment in the clouds in Manhattan. Shuvro brought the TV.
May 2024 – We went on a trip to Italy, which was Shuvro's first. Laura successfully converted him to Italian art, food, and Aperol spritzes.
May 2025 – We got engaged at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo and were lucky enough to have several close friends there to celebrate (love you Fay, Jillian, and Anna!).
August 2025 – We made our dream of an Italian wedding a reality.
March 2024 – We moved into our apartment in the clouds in Manhattan. Shuvro brought the TV.
May 2024 – We went on a trip to Italy, which was Shuvro's first. Laura successfully converted him to Italian art, food, and Aperol spritzes.
May 2025 – We got engaged at Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo and were lucky enough to have several close friends there to celebrate (love you Fay, Jillian, and Anna!).
August 2025 – We made our dream of an Italian wedding a reality.
Villa Grazioli
Park Hotel Villa Grazioli is a historic 16th‑century villa, located about 12 miles south of central Rome. Though it feels tucked away from the bustle of the city, it’s easily accessible from both the airport and the city.
From FCO airport: 40 minutes by car or 1.5 hours by train
From central Rome: 40 minutes by car or 1 hour by train
From central Rome: 40 minutes by car or 1 hour by train
The Villa will serve as both our wedding venue and hotel. We’ve reserved enough rooms for all our guests to stay onsite with us. Booking details will be included with our invitations later this fall.
Chi mangia bene, vive bene.
Those who eat well, live well.
Those who eat well, live well.
We are planning food and fun from Sunday evening to Tuesday morning. All guests are invited to every event.
If you can't join the whole time, we would love for you to attend the wedding on Monday evening.
If you can't join the whole time, we would love for you to attend the wedding on Monday evening.
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Welcome Dinner
7:00 pm
We recommend arriving at the Villa the day before the wedding to settle into your room and then join us for dinner at a restaurant just a few minutes away.
Monday, September 7, 2026
Breakfast
7:00 - 10:30 am
Start the wedding day with a casual breakfast at the Villa.
Monday, SEPTEMBER 7, 2026
Lunch and Lounge
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Because the wedding is in the evening, you'll have plenty of time during the day to swim in the pool, explore the beautiful interiors, and hang out with some of our favorite people. A lunch buffet will be available 12:00 - 2:00pm.
Monday, September 7, 2026
Ceremony
6:00 - 6:30 pm
Join us in the front garden for the wedding ceremony. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we'll move inside to a beautiful hall of murals.
Monday, September 7, 2026
Reception
6:30 pm - 1:00 am
After the ceremony, enjoy aperitivo followed by a four-course dinner as the sun sets over a panoramic view of Rome. Then dance the night away.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Breakfast
7:00 - 10:30 am
Before heading out to the next stop on your Italian adventure, share one last breakfast with us at the Villa.
L’amore si misura in piatti cucinati.
Love is measured in cooked dishes.
Love is measured in cooked dishes.
What if we cannot make it toRome?
In addition to our wedding in Italy, Shuvro's parents are hosting a wedding celebration for us in Ann Arbor, Michigan on August 9, 2026. If you can't make it to Italy, we would love to see you in Michigan. But if you will be in Italy, there is zero pressure to come to Michigan too.
What should we do first?
The first thing is to decide is whether you can make it, and then let us know! We'll send invitations later this fall with the remaining details including how to book your hotel room by January 1.
When should we book flights?
We recommend starting to track flight prices in February and then booking when fares are lowest in (or around) April. Booking earlier than six months or later than four months ahead can be more expensive.
What airport should we fly into?
Most likely, you'll fly into Fiumicino (FCO), the large international airport in Rome. Ciampino (CIA) is a smaller airport used primarily for short European flights. Both are accessible to Villa Grazioli, so fly into whichever offers the flights you prefer.
What's the weather like?
The weather in Rome should be warm and comfortable as the summer winds down. Expect temperatures with a low of 60° and high of 80°.
What about plus ones and kids?
We'll include any available plus ones in your wedding invitation, which we'll send later this fall. Unfortunately, we aren't able to include any kiddos in Italy. But they are welcome in Michigan!
C’è sempre posto per un dolce.
There’s always room for dessert.
There’s always room for dessert.
Check back after we send invitations for our personally-vetted Italy recommendations!
336 days
until la dolce vita!