Aastha and Anthony met the modern way: by swiping right in the middle of a pandemic. Their backgrounds were very different, but they instantly clicked. Anthony, of Ukrainian descent, is a San Francisco native who has never left the Bay Area. Aastha was born in Mumbai and is well-travelled, having lived in 4 cities, before moving to San Francisco. Their first date was a COVID-classic: Facetime on a Monday night. They spoke for hours and almost got Anthony fired, when he realized he had missed multiple emails from his boss. The second date was even better: a dinner at North Beach that could only be ended by closing time. Their third date was an outdoor comedy show where Anthony finally mustered up the courage to hold Aastha’s hand after numerous “obvious” hints. The rest is history. A few of Aastha’s and Anthony’s most memorable moments include treating each other to birthday trips in Monterey and Las Vegas, parasailing and zip-lining in Honolulu, and Anthony loudly cheering for Aastha during her long-delayed Duke graduation ceremony. In June 2022, Anthony and Aastha travelled to Maui. Anthony planned a private oceanfront “birthday” dinner, but before Aastha knew it, Anthony was down on one knee and proposing to his best friend. Aastha and Anthony can’t wait to celebrate their marriage with you in June 2023 in San Francisco and December 2023 in India!