Parents of the Groom: Neet is the beloved son of Ashok Shah & Hina Shah Parents of the Bride: Akshata is the cherished daughter of Jaising Balghare & Shailaja Balghare Neet was born and raised in America, is a Phoenix native who loves the heat, and has Gujrati roots. Akshata, originally from Maharashtra, grew up in India and moved to the U.S. for grad school. She later relocated to Arizona for a new job, where fate brought them together and sparked their beautiful union. They both cherish the blend of cultures, embracing both Gujarati and Maharashtrian traditions while living in the U.S.