Our story unfolds in the backdrop of our beloved New York City - playful, a bit messy, and full of love. We were coworkers at a quirky, fast-paced tech non-profit focused on young people and social change. When Marissa came back from her month-long sabbatical in India, she found her new desk assignment diagonal from Aki. After months sharing the same desk space, swapping dating and life stories, our relationship eventually evolved from coworkers to friends and the rest is history! Our love story is full of the mundane and the magical - meal prepping, Central Park strolls, late night Halal Guys, snorkel sessions from St. Thomas to Maui, rooftop hangouts, hiking and camping adventures, Vegas Sunday "sends," and snuggle sessions with Mozzie. Our love story is our chosen family - our relatives and our forever friends - who made us who we are and who will continue to shape us for years to come. We can't wait to get married and celebrate with you all. Let's go!!!