Meredith
Nisheel
Meredith + Nisheel
Meredith Levy and Nisheel Amin’s four‑day Indian wedding celebration across New Jersey and New York was a weekend filled with color, culture, personal touches, and moments that felt straight out of a fairy tale. Their wedding was recently featured in BRIDES, capturing not just the beauty of the events, but the depth of meaning woven into every detail.
Meredith and Nisheel’s love story began during their freshman year at Cornell University, where a friendship slowly blossomed into something deeper. Their bond only strengthened during the challenges of the COVID‑19 pandemic, when distance became a daily reminder of how important they were to each other. Two years after their engagement on a sailboat along the Hudson River, they hosted a lavish wedding weekend in August 2024 that reflected their shared heritage, personalities, and roots.
FMeredith and Nisheel chose Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York — a venue that perfectly matched their vision of grandeur and romance. The European‑inspired garden became the setting for a traditional Gujarati Hindu ceremony under a custom mandap designed and built by the groom’s father and uncle, adorned with meaningful cultural motifs and family craftsmanship. Bronze bells and ceramic birds, nodding to a personal family theme, were thoughtfully placed around the space.
Meredith’s wedding lehenga was a creative labor of love: a custom white pearl and beaded design with a matching veil that fulfilled her dream of blending tradition with personal expression. Nisheel wore a coordinating white sherwani paired with a historic Toledo steel sword from the bride’s family — a subtle and poignant fusion of Indian and Western heritage.
Their first look, made even more special with a custom antarpat designed by family, became one of the most emotional moments of the weekend. With sun streaming through her veil and the garden as their backdrop, the couple shared a quiet pause before the ceremony that felt deeply meaningful.
The reception celebrated tradition and individuality in equal measure. Meredith changed into a vibrant red gown with floral appliqué details, while Nisheel donned a tailored tuxedo with art‑deco influences and a beaded toucan brooch — a playful nod to the bird motif present throughout their wedding. Guests enjoyed signature cocktails and cuisine that blended classic elegance with modern flair.
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