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Reuben & Elma
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Reuben & Elma

chapter one: how we met

We met online, traded a few sweet messages, and knew we had to meet in person. The moment we did, everything just felt right — like God had been writing this story long before we even knew it. We haven’t looked back since.

chapter two: adventures together

Six trips, twelve months, and a million memories — from Nashville to the open seas of the Caribbean, San Francisco sunsets to epic speed boat rides in Florida, we discovered that home isn’t a place. It’s wherever we’re together.

chapter three: she said yes

A trip into the clouds, a question, and a very easy yes — and suddenly, in that moment, we realized the future we'd been imagining became the start of our forever. "Where you go, I will go. Where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people, and your God, my God. Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried." — Ruth 1:16–17

chapter one: how we met

We met online, traded a few sweet messages, and knew we had to meet in person. The moment we did, everything just felt right — like God had been writing this story long before we even knew it. We haven’t looked back since.

chapter two: adventures together

Six trips, twelve months, and a million memories — from Nashville to the open seas of the Caribbean, San Francisco sunsets to epic speed boat rides in Florida, we discovered that home isn’t a place. It’s wherever we’re together.

chapter three: she said yes

A trip into the clouds, a question, and a very easy yes — and suddenly, in that moment, we realized the future we'd been imagining became the start of our forever. "Where you go, I will go. Where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people, and your God, my God. Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried." — Ruth 1:16–17

Reuben and Elma

so please join us...

september 22, 2026
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Ashton Gardens venue - pergola and chapel

and now some additional details...

The people, places, and practical details that will make the week feel effortless.

Wedding Party Our people, our party.
Our Families The Shaji and Akipogu families.
Registry Your presence is enough, but if you insist...
Dress Code Formal / black tie optional.

We are dreaming of an evening where love fills the room, laughter carries through the night, and the people who mean the most to us gather in one beautiful place to celebrate the story that brought us here, with full hearts, unforgettable memories, and dancing that lasts all night.

Our Favorite People

The Wedding Party

Bridesmaids

Tiana Gayle

Bridesmaid

Daijla K.

Bridesmaid

To Be Announced

Bridesmaid

To Be Announced

Bridesmaid

Groomsmen

Rosh Akipogu

Groomsman & Brother of the Groom

Josiah Das

Groomsman

Joel Kurapati

Groomsman

Jeremey Balemala

Groomsman

The Two Become One

Our Families

The Shaji Family

Family of the Bride

Peter Shaji

Father of the Bride

Sindhu Shaji

Mother of the Bride

David Shaji

Brother of the Bride

The Akipogu Family

Family of the Groom

Leander Suved Akipogu

Father of the Groom

Minnie Dwaram

Mother of the Groom

Rosh Akipogu

Brother of the Groom

Questions and answers

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Please RSVP by August 1, 2026.
Formal / black tie optional. Think elegant and dressy — this is a celebration! We'd love to see you dressed up with us.
Please plan to arrive by 1:15 PM. The ceremony at Ashton Gardens in Sugar Hill, GA will begin promptly at 1:30 PM.
Yes, parking will be available at both Ashton Gardens and Astro Celebrations. More details coming soon.
Yes! A full dinner will be served at the reception at Astro Celebrations in Cumming, GA. More details on the menu will be shared closer to the date.
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Please reach out at reubenwedselma@gmail.com with any other questions.\n\nWe cannot wait to celebrate with you.

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The Gift of Celebration

Our Registry

Amazon

Home essentials & wish list

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Everything for our new home

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Honeymoon Fund

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Registry links coming soon — check back closer to the wedding!