Back in October 2020, during a pandemic that had everyone locked down and masked up, Priyanka swiped right on Ben's Bumble picture, marking the very beginning of their story together. After a few days of flirtatious messages, the two met for a very Covid chic virtual Zoom date. Despite Dr. Fouche's social distancing warnings, the two couldn't resist meeting in person and planned a first date at Oddfellows in Seattle. Upon meeting, Ben was wonderstruck by Pri’s big sparkly brown eyes, and he fell head over heels for her. Looking for ways to extend the night after the check arrived, Ben suggested a detour to Salt and Straw for ice cream and, little did he know, ice cream is the key to Pri’s heart. The year that followed was nothing short of magical, as the two adventured across America. They hiked the snowy mountains of the Pacific Northwest, chased waterfalls in Oregon, explored the red rocks of Sedona Arizona in a Jeep, discovered the wonders of the Grand Canyon and Joshua Tree National Park, partied in LA, and attended their first music festival in their future home in Austin Texas. Over Diwali and many Sunday brunches, Ben was quickly adopted by the Nadkarnis. Pri also became one of the LoSassos after spending many Christmas’ baking cookies with Ben’s mom, seeing the magical lights at the Phoenix Zoo, and opening presents with the family. After a couple years in Seattle, Pri and Ben wanted to start a whole new chapter in their life. They journeyed to Austin, Texas, a place that was beloved by Ben and quickly loved by Pri. They added a whole bunch of amazing new friends to their circle and created a new a home together next to Barton Springs, their favorite swimming hole. Ben knew that Priyanka was “the one” and decided to propose to her on a trip exploring India. In a quiet corner of India’s most famous symbol of love, the Taj Mahal, he asked Pri to be his wife, companion, and best friend for the rest of their days. Her eyes sparkling even more than usual, maybe with a tear or two of joy, she said “YES!” and the two began planning a date to be wed, among family and friends in a Sedona vortex. May 10th, 2025 will mark the next chapter in the story of Priyanka and Ben, the beginning of their life as a married couple, and a new beginning to a truly beautiful life together.