Mylanchi Ideel

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Our Wedding

Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm

St. Mary Magdalen Parish - 2005 Berryman St. Berkeley, CA

The mylanchi ideel is a traditional South Indian ceremony conducted for the bride in preparation for her marriage. We will be celebrating this with the family of both the bride and groom. Please arrive promptly at 6:30pm. DIRECTIONS: Please note the address listed here will take you directly to the parking lot. The Church Hall and the parking lot are behind the church on Berryman Street. Follow the driveway down at the corner of Berryman and Henry Streets

WEDDING CEREMONY

Monday, October 12, 2026 | 3:00pm 

CHAPEL OF OUR LADY - 45 MORAGA AVE. SAN FRANCISCO, CA

We ask that you arrive at 2:30pm for ease of parking and finding a seat. The ceremony will begin at 3pm.

WEDDING RECEPTION

OFFICER'S CLUB - 50 MORAGA AVE. SAN FRANCISCO, CA

The reception will begin immediately after the ceremony starting with a cocktail hour. After we will have blessings, toasts, dinner, and dancing!

Wedding Events

Photos

Wedding Party

Dress Code: Formal

We're going all out and we hope you do too!Think less formal than black tie (because we love your colors) but there's no such thing as too glitzy. Indian wear and Western wear are both welcomed.

Dress Code

Q + A

Both venues are most easily accessed by car. If you don't have a personal car during this trip we recommend Waymo, Lyft, Uber or a taxi. Information regarding different modes of transportation are below.

WAYMO

Driverless taxi service that can fit up to four guests. You have to download the app to use.<a href="https://waymo.com/download/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://waymo.com/download/</a>

LYFT/UBER/TAXI

Taxi services with a driver - all require app downloads<a href="https://www.lyft.com/app" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.lyft.com/app</a><a href="https://www.uber.com/us/en/download/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.uber.com/us/en/download/</a><a href="https://www.flywheel.com/riders" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.flywheel.com/riders</a>

MUNI/BART/CALTRAIN

For all local busses and trains, you can use your credit card directly to board. If you have any credit card issues - you can buy a Clipper card at a station kiosk, online (<a href="https://www.clippercard.com/get" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.clippercard.com/get</a>), or at stores like Walgreens and Whole Foods.

WALKING

A great way to see the city. We highly recommend walking around to explore the city between wedding events.

Getting Around

Restaurants

Here are a few restaurant recommendations. If you have a cuisine or neighborhood you'd like a recommendation for - please reach out!

Suppenkuche

Relaxed and wonderful German bar and restaurant. Our local spot.<a href="https://www.suppenkuche.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.suppenkuche.com/</a>

Mandalay

Family restaurant ambiance, fantastic food. Order the tea leaf salad and the Mongolian beef.<a href="https://mandalaysf.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mandalaysf.com/</a>(San Francisco has amazing Burmese food, if not this restaurant, Burma Superstar, Burma Love, Teakwood...all worth visiting)

Besharam

Indian cuisine, vegetarian and modern.<a href="https://www.besharamrestaurant.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.besharamrestaurant.com/</a>

Elena's Mexican

Mexican food, beautiful atmosphereBe sure to make reservations if you'd like go. The waiting list is not that effective.<a href="https://www.elenasmexican.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.elenasmexican.com/</a>

Tony's Pizza

Excellent pizza - put your name down and walk around North Beach. Eat there or right away (delivery doesn't cut it)<a href="https://tonyspizzanapoletana.com/location/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tonyspizzanapoletana.com/location/</a>

State Bird Provisions - or - The Progress

State Bird Provisions is dim-sum cart tapas style. The Progress is a standard style - both delicious. Get the trout dip at State Bird and the duck at The Progress.<a href="https://theprogress-sf.com/home/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.statebirdsf.com</a><a href="https://theprogress-sf.com/home/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://theprogress-sf.com/home/</a>

Yank Sing

Dim sum spot. Visit the Spear location<a href="https://yanksing.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://yanksing.com/</a>

Buena Vista Cafe

Famed institution that created the Irish Coffee. It's absolutely delicious. All ages establishment.<a href="https://www.thebuenavista.com/home/home.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thebuenavista.com/home/home.html</a>

Tosca 

A classic San Francisco spot and in a very fun area of town (North Beach). <a href="https://www.toscacafe-sf.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.toscacafe-sf.com/</a>

Mark & Maria

Mark & Maria

M&M

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