In October 2021 , we were introduced by our parents via the Anavil NRI Matrimonial group on Facebook. Shortly after being given each other's number, our bond nurtured through countless text messages, hours long phone conversations, and video calls. Every message was a new chapter, every call a dive deeper into understanding one another. It was a connection built not out of physical presence, but through shared stories, laughter, and dreams. One day, amid our usual exchanges, the idea of meeting in person emerged. It wasn’t just any casual suggestion, but a chance to solidify the bond that had flourished over screens and across thousands of miles between New Jersey and Texas. We mulled over dates while escaping covid before our individual trips to India that year. With little luck and overcoming many hurdles enroute, we managed to squeeze in a small meetup in India in January at a small coffee shop in Surat. This short coffee date was only the beginning of a beautiful friendship which later grew into a lifelong bond. We cannot wait to celebrate our union with all of you!