Our story began in New York City in 2022 with a first meeting at Grand Central Station. From there, we headed to an Italian restaurant for our first date, where our waitress somehow decided we deserved a free bottle of wine. Whether she saw something special in us or just thought we needed the help, we’ll never know—but clearly, it worked. Since then, we’ve built a life that has been anything but boring. We’ve adopted our dog, Billie, and our two cats, Bea and Brew, traveled to five different countries, and collected plenty of memories along the way. Jeilene loves Akash’s spontaneity and his ability to turn just about anything into a good time, while Akash loves Jeilene’s ambition, her caring nature, and the heart she brings to everything she does. During Jeilene’s final year of residency, Akash had one particularly special adventure planned—a secret weekend trip to Savannah, Georgia. At the fountain in Forsyth Park, he got down on one knee and asked Jeilene to marry him. Of course, she said yes! Not long after, we packed up once again—this time for Charlotte, North Carolina. We’re now starting our next chapter, building a home, and putting down roots together. We feel incredibly lucky for everything that has brought us here, and we can’t wait to celebrate the beginning of our marriage with all of our favorite people next fall. Here’s to more countries, more spontaneous adventures, and hopefully a household that doesn't stop at three pets. 🤍