Supari
The wedding celebrations begin with the Supari ceremony, where the groom's family brings supari (betel nuts), sweets, and gifts, formally marking the beginning of the wedding.
Once upon a time, we were two nine-year-olds, arriving at the same boarding school in Kathmandu. For the next nine years, we grew up side by side, always knowing of each other, but never quite getting to know each other.
Years passed, we left school, and life carried us in different directions. Almost a decade later, we found each other again, and this time, we took the chance to truly know one another. What began as a simple reconnection soon turned into long conversations, and a quiet realisation of how naturally we fit together. In many ways, it felt like this had been waiting for us all along.
There was only one catch: we were living 8,000 miles apart. But across continents and time zones, we kept choosing each other, through late nights, long calls, occasional trips, and everything in between, until distance was no longer something to manage, but something to change.
And so we took the leap, packed up our lives, and moved to Southern California to finally be together.
And now, two decades after we first met, we're getting married, and we can't wait to celebrate with you!
The wedding celebrations begin with the Supari ceremony, where the groom's family brings supari (betel nuts), sweets, and gifts, formally marking the beginning of the wedding.
The evening continues with a gathering hosted by the bride's family, bringing together family and friends in a warm celebration filled with music, food, and blessings.
The main wedding day begins with the groom's procession (Janti) arriving in celebration, leading into the Swayambar, a series of meaningful Newari rites that unite the bride and groom in marriage, rooted in centuries-old tradition and culture.
Please arrive on time. The ceremony begins at an auspicious time.
A traditional post-wedding ritual where the bride's family visits to see her and spend time together, marking this new chapter.
The celebrations conclude with a gathering hosted by the groom's family, an evening of toasts, music, dinner, and dancing to celebrate the newlyweds.
Fly into Tribhuvan International (KTM), Kathmandu's main international airport. Visa on arrival is available for most nationalities.
Also worth exploring: Airbnb & boutique guesthouses around Patan and Jhamsikhel, cosy, affordable, beautifully located near our venues.
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Cool & dry. Sunny days at 18–22°C, crisp evenings at 5–8°C. Pack layers and a warm jacket for the nights.
Use Pathao or inDrive for fair, metered rides. Your hotel can also arrange airport transfers.
Nepali Rupee (NPR). ATMs widely available. Hotels accept cards. Carry some cash for local taxis and markets.
Try momos, dal bhat, and Newari khaja sets. Jhamsikhel and Thamel have excellent restaurants. Stick to bottled water.
We've received your RSVP and can't wait to celebrate with you in Kathmandu.
with love, S & N
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