Keith & Melissa's wedding
Day 1
Saturday, January 10, 2026
Dubai
Day 2
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Dubai
Day 3
Friday, January 16, 2026
Dubai
About the hosts
Keith & Melissa's story
Keith and I met on a dating app in 2023, but despite being from the same community in Mangalore, India, our paths had never crossed before. He was born in Bahrain and raised in Sharjah, while I was born in Dubai. In a beautiful twist of fate, we later discovered that my aunt had cared for Keith when he was five, and we even share mutual family friends—proof that the world is truly small!
After 2 years of love and laughter, we got engaged and are now excitedly planning our wedding on January 16, 2026, in Dubai. I work as a project specialist at a semi-government firm, and Keith is a service consultant for an German automobile company. Keith is 29, and I am 26.
We can't wait to celebrate this special day with our loved ones. Your presence would mean the world to us, and we would love for you to be part of our journey as we begin this new chapter together!
Day 1Saturday, January 10, 2026Dubai
Starting time (approximately): 8:00 PM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Keith's Roce
The Roce ceremony is a traditional Mangalorean pre-wedding ritual that signifies purification and the transition into married life. It involves applying coconut milk to the bride or groom, symbolizing blessings and prosperity. Keith’s Roce ceremony will be attended by approximately 60 family members and friends. The event will begin with guests applying coconut milk on Keith, followed by lively dancing and fun activities while he showers and gets ready. The celebration will then continue with more dancing, delicious food, and drinks.
Day 2Wednesday, January 14, 2026Dubai
Starting time (approximately): 8:00 PM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Melissa Roce
The Roce ceremony is a traditional Mangalorean pre-wedding ritual that signifies purification and the transition into married life. It involves applying coconut milk to the bride or groom, symbolizing blessings and prosperity. Melissa's Roce ceremony will be attended by approximately 150 family members and friends. The event will begin with guests applying coconut milk on Melissa, followed by lively dancing and fun activities while he showers and gets ready. The celebration will then continue with more dancing, delicious food, and drinks.
Day 3Friday, January 16, 2026Dubai
Starting time (approximately): 2:30 PM
Venue and host contact details will be disclosed upon booking.
Nuptials
The nuptials will take place at St. Mary’s Church, featuring vows, an exchange of rings, and a celebration with family and friends. The ceremony is scheduled for one hour, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM, followed by a photo session to capture the special moments.
Reception
The reception will take place after the nuptials at 8 PM on January 16, 2026. Keith and I will make a grand entrance, followed by the cake cutting, a toast, and our first dance. Guests will then join a March Past dance, followed by family photos.
Keith’s mom will take me to change into a sado, a red saree with jewelry and flowers in my hair, marking my transition to married life. I will re-enter with Keith, and he will place a mangalsutra around my neck, symbolizing our marriage. The night will continue with dancing, fun, non-vegetarian food, and alcohol.
Towards the end, the bidaai ceremony will take place, a deeply emotional moment where my parents will give my hand to my husband, signifying my departure from my parental home and the beginning of our new life together with their blessings.
