Rehearsal Dinner Details

The wedding day is right around the corner and we’re so excited to celebrate with our friends and families. The rehearsal dinner will be on Friday November 7th at Maharaja Restaurant. For starters, just think Chicken Tikka Masala, Saag Paneer, Lamb Vindaloo, Naan, Bhangra, Fimli music and Punjabi MC.

If this gets your mouth watering, stomach churning and head bobbing then you’re in for a good time. If you’re confused, don’t worry as you’re not alone. We’ll get you initiated into the world of Pakistani/Indian food and music.

After dinner we’ll be moving on to enjoy the Milwaukee night scene and see firsthand why the city’s baseball team is named the Brewers.

We’ve been asked some great questions by many of you regarding the rehearsal dinner.

Here is a quick Q&A:

Logistics?
Time: 7:00 pm
Place: Maharaja Restaurant
Location:
1550 N Farwell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414) 276-2250

Driving Directions from MAC to dinner (5 min)

Transportation?
There will be shuttle service from the MAC to the Maharaja.

Dress?
Please wear what is most comfortable to you. We expect most of our friends and families to be dressed in business casual attire. We plan to wear traditional Punjabi/Pakistani/Indian attire-- referred to as Salwar Kameez, Kurtas, Sarees, etc. We’ve heard from some of you that you intend to dust off your Punjabi attire for the rehearsal.

What if my flight arrives late?
We’ll probably be at the Maharaja Restaurant until 9:30pm. It’ll be a casual affair so come late and join the festivities. We’ll also be hitting the Milwaukee night scene so join us later if you miss dinner.

After party?
Details to come. We’ll be at a local Milwaukee joint.

Kids?
The rehearsal dinner will be a casual buffet style and kid friendly. We can also help to line up baby sitters for those looking for away from the kids.

Other questions?
Please call or email us.

See you in Milwaukee!

Where to Stay

The ceremony and reception will be held at The Milwaukee Athletic Club (MAC). There are 50 guest rooms reserved for our family and friends. Call to get a reservation: (414) 273-5080 or book online. Please indicate you are reserving rooms under the Frank Chaudhry wedding.

We are suggesting that our family and friends stay at the MAC. This will be the central location for all activities and group gatherings. Other great hotels are also within walking distance, please let us know if you prefer to stay elsewhere and need help choosing one.

Registry

We are registered at Crate and Barrel and Macy’s.

Ceremony and Reception

Ceremony: 4:30pm at The Milwaukee Athletic Club on Saturday, November 8, 2008. Black tie optional.

Recepition: Reception to follow at the Milwaukee Athletic Club. Black Tie Optional

Sunday Brunch: 10am on Sunday, November 9, 2008

Getting to Milwaukee

Flying into Milwaukee: Air Tran, Frontier and Midwest Express are easy airlines to take into Milwaukee.

Flying into Chicago: Chicago, O’Hare Airport is a 90 minute drive from Milwaukee. There are buses that leave Chicago, O’Hare hourly and drive directly to downtown Milwaukee (within 5 minutes of The Milwaukee Athletic Club) from 9am to 10:00pm.

Things to do in Milwaukee

NY Times Travel Article: 36 Hours in Milwaukee

Sprecher Brewery Tour

Miller Brewery Tour

Calatrava Art Museum

Lake Michigan Path: The Lakefront of Milwaukee has a great walking/running path that takes you past various museums, the Yacht Club and beaches(yes, Milwaukee has beaches used 2 months a year).

Potawatomi Casino: Owned by the Potawatomi tribe of Wisconsin. 5 minutes from downtown.