The Kisil Residence

Mangala Snanam / Haldi

The Westin Southfield

Mehendi

Wedding

Cocktail Hour & Reception

Click the link below to watch the livestream of our wedding ceremony! The stream will start on July 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT / 11:30 PM IST.

Watch Our Livestream

Our Wedding

Summer 2011 / Rochester, MichiganJanani and Alex crossed paths for the first time in middle school (crazy, we know!) when they were both shy teenagers. They had a few classes together and spoke once in a while but were not close until Alex messaged Janani on Facebook—the real start of their friendship. They talked the summer before high school away, quickly becoming best friends.

back in time

11.26.13 / Rochester, MichiganBy the end of grade school, the pair were inseparable. Much later, when they realized they had no date to mark the start of their relationship, they retroactively chose the date they remembered as the most fun that fall.

the beginning

8.8.15 / Ann Arbor, MichiganJanani and Alex begin college at the University of Michigan, College of Engineering. They spent the next four years making unforgettable memories with their closest friends (you'll see several of them in the bridal party!), filled with laughs, love, late nights, and lots of shenanigans.

go blue

2019 - 2021 • New York City, New YorkAfter college, their careers pulled the two in different directions. Janani moved to New York, putting over 600 miles between them. For two years, work and other obstacles kept them apart, but they visited each other often, and made lots of beautiful memories in the city.

distance

12.6.21 • Chicago, IllinoisAlex moved to Chicago, where Janani had been living for the past 6 months, finally closing the distance between them. Both lived in apartments in Gold Coast just a 7 minute walk apart, close to the lake and lots of good food. The two of them still live in Chicago and love it.

closing the gap

7.2.24 • Sorrento, ItalyJanani and Alex traveled to Italy for their first trip abroad. The first night in Sorrento, Alex had planned a visit to the ruins of an ancient Roman villa, which turned out to be a cliffside overlooking the ocean and coast. In that stunning spot, he proposed and she said yes (after some tears and laughs)!

the proposal

1.2.25 •&nbsp;Hyderabad, IndiaAlex visited India for the first time, traveling with Janani and her family. They started in Delhi to shop and do some sightseeing, then headed to Hyderabad and had a gorgeous engagement party under the stars. Alex got to meet Janani's whole family and friends and eat tons of good food.

the engagement party

7.26.25 • Southfield, MichiganWe are so excited to celebrate with our family and friends. See you soon!

the wedding

Our Story

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Wedding Party

HOW DO I RSVP?Click on the RSVP tab at the top of the page! It will prompt you to enter your first and last name, then it will show you your invitation where you can RSVP by person, by event.

WILL THERE BE A LIVESTREAM? Yes! You can watch the livestream of our ceremony here: <a href="https://stream.elysiumexp.com/kisil-chinnam/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://stream.elysiumexp.com/kisil-chinnam/</a>, it will go live on July 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM EDT / 11:30 PM IST.

IS THIS A FUSION WEDDING?Yes! Janani is a first generation Indian American—both her parents were born and raised in India. Alex is second-generation Ukrainian American—his paternal grandparents were born and raised in Ukraine, and his mother's ancestors came from France and Germany many years ago.

WHERE CAN I BUY INDIAN CLOTHES?There is no requirement to wear Indian clothes to any of the wedding events, but if you're curious or want to buy some—here are some suggestions for stores you can shop from online:Women: <a href="https://www.frontierraas.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Frontier Raas</a>, <a href="https://www.perniaspopupshop.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pernia's Pop Up Shop</a>, <a href="https://www.kalkifashion.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kalki</a>, <a href="https://www.azafashions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Aza</a>, <a href="https://www.houseofindya.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Indya</a>Men: <a href="https://www.manyavar.com/en-us" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Manyavar</a>, <a href="https://www.frontierraas.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Frontier Raas</a>, <a href="https://koranm.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kora NM</a>

WHAT WILL THE WEATHER BE LIKE?Typically in late July, Michigan sees highs around 80°F (26.7°C) with lows around 57°F (13.9°C) at night.

Q + A

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Janani & Alex

Janani & Alex

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