Real New England Weddings: Sapna Patel & Michael Nurick
Photographs by DMPJ By Glen Cooper
AN EXHAUSTED INVESTMENT BANKER who hadn’t experienced life outside the office in far too long, Michael Nurick let a friend drag him to a birthday party in 2006 — and the rest is history.
Instantly smitten with Sapna Patel, the birthday girl, he engineered a few casual run-ins before eventually taking her to New York’s Museum of Modern Art. After several glasses of wine, he asked her for a second date. Sapna accepted, because, she says, “He was awkward, but he was a really nice guy. He talked about all sorts of geeky boy topics — but I found it endearing.”
Any awkwardness quickly evaporated, and four years later Michael proposed. Though the couple resides in New York City, they wanted a New England wedding, and the historical charm of Wentworth by the Sea, a 138-year-old hotel on the New Hampshire seacoast, immediately won them over.
The pair said “I do” in a ceremony that combined their Hindu and Jewish traditions.“We didn’t have any grand vision of what a wedding should be,” says Sapna. “Our goal was just to make sure everyone had an amazing time.”
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(From left) Sapna’s intricate henna mehndi was created by an artist from Smita’s Boutique in Burlington.
The ceremony combined Hindu and Jewish rituals.
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Sapna’s cousin, Shriya Amin, was the flower girl.
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The eclectic reception playlist of Hindi pop, Top 40 hits, and ’80s favorites kept guests on their feet.
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(From left) Instead of a traditional wedding cake, the couple opted for tiers of cupcakes topped by a small, intricately designed cake.
Jardiniere Flowers chose the blooms; Sapna loved the way the bright petals “popped” on the tables.
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Sapna’s bridesmaids wore saris in coordinating shades.
The File
Bride’s Attire: Atirma Collections
Menswear: Sheetal India and
Michael Andrews Bespoke
Hair and makeup: KC Makeup and Hair Design
Flowers: Jardiniere Flowers
Catering: Wentworth by the Sea
Cake and cupcakes: Jacques Fine European Pastries
Music: Rose Events Entertainment