Jennifer DiSomma and Sanjaya Putra wed in Manhattan on May...

Jennifer DiSomma and Sanjaya Putra wed in Manhattan on May 17. Credit: Michael Cassara Photography

They say love knows no boundaries. For Jennifer DiSomma and Sanjaya Putra, the adage has proven true.

The couple’s paths converged in May 2022 in Bali, Indonesia, when DiSomma, 30, said she was visiting the island with friends. On a whim, the group downloaded local dating app Tantan — and DiSomma and Putra, now 31, made a connection. Though they never met during that trip, she said they both felt good vibes during their messaging exchange.

“His English was very limited, so communicating was difficult,” recalled DiSomma, a marriage and family therapist who grew up in Babylon. “But we stayed in touch through social media using text translators . . . and we started to feel a real bond.”

She soon booked a trip back to Bali, and they decided to give their long-distance relationship a go. DiSomma said she would travel to Bali every few months, staying for three weeks at a time.

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Putra proposed in June 2023 in Labuan Bajo, a town on the Indonesian island of Flores, and they decided they would start their life together in the United States. Putra, who worked in hospitality in Indonesia, secured a K-1 visa, issued to foreign-citizen fiancés of U.S. citizens.

“The first time I left Bali I felt sad and nervous, all mixed into one,” said Putra.

DiSomma added, “He left his family, friends, job, everything. He had to adjust to a new environment, a new culture, new language, new people.”

On May 17, the couple wed at 620 Loft & Garden at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, with 65 guests.

“Our wedding was a very beautiful and very special day for me, Jennifer, our families and everyone who attended our wedding. . . . I wish my family could be there, but I am happy they could watch on Zoom,” said Putra.

The couple is now gearing up for their second reception, this one in Bali.

As they prepare for a second celebration, DiSomma was still reveling in the memory of the first. “Celebrating our love was so special,” she said. “I would get married every single day if I could.”

WEDDING VENUE

The couple wed at 620 Loft & Garden and held their reception at La Grande Boucherie, both in Manhattan.

WINE AND DINE

La Grande Boucherie catered. The couple estimates wedding expenses around $50,000.

HONEYMOON

The couple hope to visit France or Switzerland.

LET’S DANCE

“Beautiful in White” by Shane Filan.

FAVE RAVES

Five things DiSomma loves about her husband: His patience; his calm demeanor; how he’s family-oriented; his faith; and his love of animals.

Five things Putra loves about his wife: Her laugh; her work ethic; her sincerity; her patience; and her support.

HOME BASE

Astoria, Queens

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