And my waves meet your shore, ever and evermore

In 2019, Meher had just moved to St. Louis, gearing up for graduate school in a few short weeks. Excited to explore her new city, she joined a dating app, hoping to meet someone who could show her around. Enter Dan—already rooted in St. Louis, working, gaming, and unknowingly waiting for her to arrive. Meher stumbled upon Dan’s Hinge profile, where every photo radiated joy—he wasn’t just smiling; he was laughing, a genuine, infectious laugh that made her want to know the joke. A few exchanged messages later, he asked her to meet the very next morning for brunch. When Dan walked into the restaurant with that big smile Meher had seen in his photos, her nerves melted away, and she felt instantly at ease. What started as a casual meal turned into an adventure—Dan took Meher to a food festival, introduced her to his friends, and somehow made her feel completely at home in an unfamiliar city. Six hours flew by in a blur. For Dan, Meher was the bubbly, radiant force that broke through his ever-so-rigid routine. She encouraged him to finally step out of his comfort zone and pursue new experiences, even in a city he had known his whole life. Dan’s world blossomed with color after meeting this intelligent, kind-hearted, good listener who laughed at all of his jokes, even the worst ones.

Dan’s proposal was the perfect reflection of their relationship—thoughtful, personal, and full of love. While Meher was on a girls’ trip to Chicago, Dan secretly flew in to surprise her. That evening, she was at a cozy jazz bar with her friends when the pianist started playing “Lover” by Taylor Swift, a song Meher adored. She instinctively glanced toward the door, her heart racing—she just knew. Dan walked in, smiling that same big smile that always put her at ease. He had planned it all, making sure two of her best friends, Sarina and Natalie, and her little sister, Saachi, were there to celebrate. In that moment, surrounded by music and the people she loved, Dan proposed.

Dan calls Meher “his variable,” while Meher lovingly refers to Dan as “her constant.” The nicknames perfectly embody their relationship: Dan grounds Meher, helping her find joy in life’s routines and simple moments, while Meher inspires Dan to embrace the unexpected, leading him into new adventures and creative pursuits. Together, they are the perfect equation—steady yet dynamic, balanced yet always growing. Now, as they approach their wedding day, Meher and Dan are filled with excitement and gratitude. Their love story, born from a chance connection, has led them to this beautiful moment, ready to celebrate with family and friends. The day will mark the beginning of a new chapter, one they’ve been eagerly anticipating and will cherish forever and always.