It all started in the heart of Manhattan- but not the bustling city we all know of. There was no bumper to bumper traffic on Broadway nor crowds of people in Times Square. Manhattan had become a ghost town. The city that never sleeps, during the beginning of the pandemic, fell into the deep slumber we never thought possible. But amidst the bleak and gloomy, something beautiful was blossoming on this island. In the darkest of times, two people were falling in love. Ashley and Mridul found their love working long nights together and soon they became inseparable. Fast forward a little and the long work nights creeped into the daylight hours. They discovered their shared love of board games, Asian food and different fandoms (Disney, Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter to name an important few). They soon shared their excitement for one another to their families and spent time with them together (especially with the person most important to impress, Mridul’s niece, Sonia!). In front of Cinderella’s Castle at Disney World, Mridul asked Ashley to be his wife. On this beautiful day, love sprouted, blossomed, and bloomed. Ashley and Mridul want to thank each one of you for joining them in their storybook adventure through life together. Your time and resources afforded to accompany them in the Bahamas to celebrate their love is not forgotten and your presence is the most beautiful and blessed gift they could ask for. Once on an island, two people fell in love. Travel with us to another to see how the story unfolds! See you in the Bahamas!! 🌴