July 30 • Atlantic City

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amitengaged: 18 months

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THEIR STORYBRIDE Carolyn Rosario, 27, a dual language teacher GROOM Amit Bhandari, 37, a management consultant HOW THEY MET Online WEDDING STYLE Carolyn and Amit threw an elegant contemporary affair with two ceremonies and plenty of nods to their Dominican and Indian heritages. —KK

The couple had both a Catholic and a Hindu ceremony to equally honor their families’ religions. To personalize the celebrations, the couple shared their own vows during the Catholic ceremony, and then asked Amit’s grandmother to serve as an officiant for their Hindu nuptials.

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The four-tier cake was gluten-free

red velvet decorated with gold and

ivory fondant and cascading blooms.

Guest satisfaction was the top priority for Carolyn and Amit when it came to their reception. Along with signature cocktails, they offered a range of culturally inspired options like tandoori lamb chops. A band

played a mix of top 40, Bollywood and classic Latin hits. “The crowd was dancing all night,” Carolyn says.

CAROLYN & AMIT’S WEDDING INGREDIENTS

CEREMONY SITES St. Nicholas of

Tolentine Church; One Atlantic, Atlantic

City RECEPTION SITE One Atlantic, Atlantic

City PHOTOGRAPHY Faith West and

Matt Bender/Faith West Photography

VIDEOGRAPHY Faith West Photography

DAY-OF COORDINATOR Preeti Exclusive

Events FLOWERS Manic Botanic

OFFICIANTS Catholic ceremony: Fr. Angel

Valle; Hindu ceremony: Saroj Bhatia (groom’s

grandmother); Elizabeth McGlinn GOWNS

Catholic: Pronovias; Hindu: Sitara VEIL

DIY HEADPIECE Sitara SHOES Badgley

Mischka; Christian Louboutin ENGAGEMENT

& WEDDING RINGS BlueNile.com HAIR

AvantGirl Salon; Drybar MAKEUP AvantGirl

Salon BRIDESMAID DRESSES Lulus; Sitara

MENSWEAR Michael Andrews Bespoke;

Sitara STATIONERY Premier Printers

RENTALS, CATERING & CAKE One

Atlantic MUSIC Catholic: Sound Artist

Entertainment; baraat, cocktail hour & reception:

Jainsounds; reception: Spotlight/Hank Lane

Music TRANSPORTATION Shoreline

Bus HONEYMOON Maldives; India

GUESTS 250 BUDGET $$$$$ (see key, p. 10)

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Carolyn and Amit skipped the traditional trip to India to find their lehenga and sherwani because they wanted to save the journey for their honeymoon.

The couple had a dhol drum performance during Amit’s baraat down the boardwalk.