q & a

The ceremony will start at 5pm sharp and will only be 30 minutes so we strongly recommend arriving at 4:30pm for the holding of the gate. Please be mindful it can take some time to usher everyone in through elevators.

Please refer to The Fashion page for guidance on what to wear. 

Taxi! Uber, Lyft. The nearest subways stations are 28th St, 34th St and 30th St. Remember it's the city that never sleeps so taxis and trains run all night and will take you anywhere your heart desires.

JFK, La Guardia, and Newark would all work.  Please see the travel and stay section to view our accommodation recommendations

While we wish everyone could be there, space is limited and we are capped at a certain number. We totally understand for those traveling from out of town that it may make things difficult so please email us if you're in a pickle and we'll work something out!

If you haven't noted on your RSVP, please email us at maryandshanak@gmail.com for any dietary requirements.

The hotel does offer valet parking at a cost. It can take up to 45 minutes to retrieve the cars when ready. There are also multiple parking garages nearby however we would strongly recommend taking a taxi or the good old Subway to the venue because its so central.

We are so excited to celebrate our wedding with you! Instead of gifts, we are focusing on creating lasting memories. However, if you'd like to contribute to our honeymoon fund or help us build a future together, we would be honored.

For those who are interested in giving back instead, we would be incredibly grateful if you would consider making a donation to one of the following charities that are close to our hearts:

• Arab American Institue

• US Committee for refuges and immigrants

• ​Childrens Ground Australia

• Care Bangladesh

• The Trevor Project

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Your generosity will not only support these important causes but also hold a special place in our hearts.

Stay tuned! We'll be sending some more emails regarding various get togethers we will be hosting that week for people who have arrived in town early.