Ruchi Mukherjee and Walter Sassard's wedding was attended by a who's who of famous Houston TV anchors, reporters, and a meteorologist.
Mukherjee, the founder of LCAHouston and the publication's International Mother’s Day Awards, had ABC13 anchor Rita Garcia and reporter Pooja Lodhia as bridesmaids.
Also joining as guests were KHOU 11 morning meteorologist Chita Craft and anchor Rekha Muddaraj, with ABC13 reporters Miya Shay and Mycah Hatfield. No matter the Houston TV channel, they danced to Bollywood tunes in traditional saris.
The wedding and incidental Houston media event occurred on November 3, 2024, at the Bryan Museum in Galveston, Texas.
Since arriving in the U.S. in 2002, Mukherjee has also worked as a correspondent for The Statesman and Times of India. Sassard, a New York transplant since 2013, currently serves as a Lieutenant at the Magnolia Fire Department.
The couple's relationship faced a challenging period when Sassard sustained a work injury that required a lengthy five-month recovery. Mukherjee's unwavering support during this challenging time strengthened their bond. Together, they have navigated the demands of their careers and the challenges posed by the pandemic, demonstrating the resilience of their partnership.
"As a little girl, I always believed in having a true partner to travel with, to work together, experience things and someone who will truly understand my passion for fashion, my culture and journalism," Mukherjee told mikemcguff.com. "The evening was a fairy tale because I finally found a true partner who cherishes all that and to see the entire Houston community and my fellow journalist TV friends who whom I have experienced not just a professional but personal journey dance on the tunes of Bollywood in sari was a dream. The venue was simply a historic dream."
