Our story began in 2017 at UC Santa Barbara, where we first met as college students and became friends. After graduation, life took us in different directions, with Ajay moving to San Francisco and Melissa heading back to Orange County. Little did we know, our story was just getting started. Despite the distance, we found ourselves reconnecting, and what started as a friendship slowly turned into something more. One conversation led to another, and before we knew it, the rest was history! Almost 10 years later, we couldn't be more excited to return to Santa Barbara to say "I do" in the city where our story first began. Santa Barbara will always hold a special place in our hearts, and it means so much to us to celebrate the beginning of our next chapter together in a place filled with so many wonderful memories. We can't wait to celebrate our marriage with all of our favorite people!