Explore
You're invited to the vows and rituals of
Rubana & Akeva
Meet the Melchors
AUGUST 22, 2026

Our Story

The first chapter of our story began over ten years ago with cordial smiles and mutual friends. An occasional spotting on campus, at the entrance of a party, or around Queens. Meaningless, yet memorable. The kind of smile that sticks with you, but you just never seem to get their name.

Soon, the polite smiles became silly conversations and late-night adventures. Daily texts about our lunch orders, ditching parties to hang out, and getting told the drive-thru only had hash browns at 4 a.m. Twitter feuds over fashion, scheming for midterm exam answers, and reading textbooks to each other to study.

After graduation, we became friends who kept in touch—the type of friend you could count on for a pep talk, some old-fashioned tough love, or an insanely unhinged solution. Someone who would listen and could make you see yourself again. No matter the city or time zone, awake or asleep… we knew exactly how to find each other.

Over ten years and five cities later, we are excited to live our newest chapter: Marriage, Family & Community. We hope you can join us in August for our final marriage rituals, and a night of new memories together.

Location

The Grandview

Location: 176 Rinaldi Blvd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Ceremony: 4:00 PM

Reception: Immediately following

Dress Code: Summer formal attire

Travel

By Train

Hudson Line from Grand Central goes to Pougkeepsie, and then it is a three minute drive to the venue. Taxi's are ready at the station.

Nearby Hotels

We will share a Room Block for a nearby Hotel by June 1.

Photos

Registry

Your presence is the greatest gift of all.

We kindly request no boxed gifts.

RSVP