Real Weddings: High School Sweethearts
Niti Sheth and Rachit Patel have their nuptials on the Hudson in Jersey City, New Jersey.
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CEREMONY & RECEPTION SITE Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson, Jersey City PHOTOGRAPHY Joseph Lin Photography VIDEOGRAPHY Joseph Minasi CEREMONY & RECEPTION SITE
Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson, Jersey City
PHOTOGRAPHY Joseph Lin Photography
VIDEOGRAPHY Joseph Minasi Weddings
DAY-OF COORDINATOR Reema Butala/RB Event Design
FLOWERS House of Dipali
OFFICIANT Nikhil Trivedi
GOWN Ceremony: custom, Mumbai, India; reception: Payal Singhal
HAIR & MAKEUP Style by Susmita
SHOES Salvatore Ferragamo
ENGAGEMENT & WEDDING RINGS Designs by Kamni
MENSWEAR Ceremony: AsoPalav, Gujarat, India; reception: Stephen Geoffrey, Jim’s Formal Wear
RENTALS DJUSA; House of Dipali
CATERING Bukhara Grill
CAKE Carlo’s Bakery
DESSERTS Bukhara Grill
MUSIC DJUSA
TRANSPORTATION Caliber Farms; Exotic Baraats
ACCOMMODATIONS Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson
REGISTRIES Crate & Barrel; Macy’s
HONEYMOON Cambodia; Thailand
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For the first part of the day—the couple’s Hindu and Jain fusion wedding ceremony — Niti donned a raw silk, custom red and white lehenga created in Mumbai. Later for the reception, she changed into For the first part of the day—the couple’s Hindu and Jain fusion wedding ceremony — Niti donned a raw silk, custom red and white lehenga created in Mumbai. Later for the reception, she changed into a more modern Indian outfit consisting of a crop top with tassels and skirt.
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“I’m a very proud New Yorker, and my wedding venue had to embody that sentiment”. When we toured the outdoor space at The Hyatt for the first time, I remember freezing for a moment and thinking, “I’m a very proud New Yorker, and my wedding venue had to embody that sentiment”. When we toured the outdoor space at The Hyatt for the first time, I remember freezing for a moment and thinking, ‘Wow, I really don’t need to decorate anything. I’ve got the Manhattan skyline as my backdrop,’” said Niti.
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The reception music included a blend of genres, from Bollywood and EDM to reggae and hip-hop, all the guests danced throughout the night. There were even surprise performances by Niti's cousins who spent hours practicing The reception music included a blend of genres, from Bollywood and EDM to reggae and hip-hop, all the guests danced throughout the night. There were even surprise performances by Niti's cousins who spent hours practicing a medley of Niti's favourite numbers.
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The colours used for Niti and Rachit's vibrant Indian wedding, transitioned from bright shades of pink for the traditional ceremony to deep purples for the festive dance party that The colours used for Niti and Rachit's vibrant Indian wedding, transitioned from bright shades of pink for the traditional ceremony to deep purples for the festive dance party that followed.
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Niti Sheth, a consultant and Rachit Patel, working in risk management, met in high Niti Sheth, a consultant and Rachit Patel, working in risk management, met in high school.
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