Rahul made the first move on Hinge, and suggested a wine bar for their first date. Andrea, ever the voice of reason and caffeine, countered with a coffee shop. Compromise was born—and so was love—at Loba, a Latina-owned coffee spot in Roscoe Village, where the beans are strong and so are the vibes. Andrea arrived fashionably early (10 minutes, to be exact). Rahul followed fashionably late (also 10 minutes—but hey, who's counting?). Somewhere between lattes and nervous laughter, the rest of the world melted away. They both knew—this was it. No swipe backs. Since then, it’s been nonstop joy, laughter, and way too many “what should we eat?” conversations. We're beyond lucky to have found each other, and even more grateful for our amazing family and friends. Your support means everything—and yes, we see you cheering us on like the MVPs you are. So here’s to love, coffee over wine (sometimes), and a lifetime of showing up—even if one of us is 10 minutes late.

Rahul spent five weeks—yes, five!—pouring his heart into creating something truly special: a custom-made basketball with the words, “Andrea, will you marry me?” lovingly crafted by hand. Every detail was intentional, every stitch a quiet promise. When the big moment came, he chose the exact spot where Andrea first told him she loved him. With a swift pass, he sent her the ball—though, in true Rahul fashion, maybe a bit harder than expected. Andrea, a little startled by the pass, wasn’t quite sure what was happening at first. But the moment she read the words, it all clicked. She teared up, completely speechless, overwhelmed by the love and thought behind it all. And, of course, she said yes—to forever.