Avani met Dev through a match maker, aka Arti, who just happened to be Avani's best friend and Dev's cousin. Arti knew Avani and Dev were a perfect match and even told them this multiple times. However, Avani being from CT and Dev from DE made it hard for the couple to ever meet. Knowing this, Arti made sure to plan her birthday party in NYC and made sure the couple would be present. Avani was anxious all day wondering if Dev would even show up. Finally during the evening Dev casually walked into the party fashionably late, but as always, making an entrance. They immediately locked eyes and Dev introduced himself. It took about half a second for Dev and Avani to know there was something special there. Needless to say, the rest was history.