Our story begins like many others—with a bit of matchmaking. However, our match was the result of a series of lucky chances. Allow us to introduce you to Shaadi. Our journey started when two online profiles were created—one by a friend and one by parents. The first of many coincidences occurred when we matched despite our usual filters, like being within a 50-mile radius. In reality, we were at opposite ends of the country, as far apart as one could be on the same continent—Philadelphia and California. What started with a single text message and a few days of ghosting quickly blossomed into hours of daily phone conversations. Before long, we were flying back and forth, racking up points, planning holidays together, living in two different time zones and building dreams. We became constants in each other’s lives. As we grew closer and discovered our shared love for adventure, family, and endless dreams, we found a home in each other. Now, we want to invite all of you to celebrate this moment with us.