Sandhya + Maurice
July 5, 2024
The Proposal
Sandhya Subramanian had been in no hurry to hang out with the unattainable Maurice Kotz in college, but when they ended up talking for hours at a party it was clear the admiration was mutual. One winter vacation in Switzerland, they were on a balcony overlooking breathtaking views when Maurice took a knee to propose.
The Big Day
They married on their 10th anniversary in Maurice’s hometown, with an Indian American celebration that saw an Indian ceremony rich with traditional garb, flower garlands and Hindu trinkets followed by the white dress and parent dances of an American reception. Maurice’s go-to karaoke song since the early days of dating, Coldplay’s “Yellow,” was the couple’s first dance. The food included Indian and American options, and the cake was ornately decorated with Indian patterns, accompanied by cupcakes in American style. Two worlds combined beautifully as guests jammed to vibrant Indian music as well as millennial hits to finish the most magical day.
The Details
Venue & Catering: Historic Hotel Bethlehem, Bethlehem
Cake: Amy’s Creative Cakes, Quakertown
Dresses/Tuxes: Nazranaa, Iselin, NJ | Suitsupply | Laine London, Chamblee, GA
Hair & Makeup: Alisha Nycole & Co., Easton
Rings: Brilliant Earth
Officiant/Celebrant: Katherine Dunigan
Flowers: Vivek Flowers, Edison, NJ | Ling’s Moment
Music/DJ: Sonic Entertainment, Lehigh Valley
