Ricky & Sonika’s story began over 10 years ago in NYC when they were in college. Sonika and her friends were getting ready to go to a birthday party and Ricky happened to be going to the same one. That night they turned into friends who would occasionally see each other in the library or meet up on the Lower East Side. Ricky loved the way Sonika always had a comeback, a clever twist on everything. She was sharper, funnier, and always had a good outfit on — and he loved it. Sonika loved Ricky’s caring nature, how he showed up for everyone in his life with kindness, empathy, and lots of Indian food. She challenged him, teased him, made him laugh when he didn’t want to, and he somehow always knew when she was craving a frozen yogurt.
Fast forward a few years, friendship turned into something more. They didn’t have a dramatic moment—it just made sense. Dating felt like a natural continuation of their story, not a new chapter.
Then Ricky asked Sonika to marry him. And of course, he did it with her favorite dish, in her favorite place, and with a ring that was preapproved by her.
After 10 months of planning, they got married in Cambridge, Maryland because this New York couple wanted something peaceful, quiet, and serene – unlike their daily lives. It was a perfect Fall weekend with cool breezes everyday and a view of the Chesapeake Bay. What made it most special to them, was that they were surrounded by the people who had watched their story unfold, friends and family from near and overseas!
