Darab’s older sister Nicole was quite the matchmaker as she introduced Darab and Katie in 2017. Nicole and Katie work together and she must have known that their love for family, food, and a good time would be a good match. Out first date was at Nebo (one of Katie’s favorite bars in Boston) where she had a few glasses of her favorite red and Darab sipped on manhattans. We talked about family, food, travel, and somehow the fact that Darab’s Dad had pigeons at home that he races. Katie was so intrigued, she had to hear more. Some of the most memorable dates have been at some of our favorite restaurants in Boston or Worcester, a ski weekend with our close friends Rebecca and Ramon, family trips to Nashville and Key West, and an incredible adventure in South Africa. Katie loves to travel and before meeting Darab had been to over 20 countries. South Africa was at the top of the list as they got to experience Cape Town, the wine lands, and a week with one of their close friends at her home on the game reserve in Olifants. Aside from travel, we love to spend time with family and friends. Sunday dinner at one of our parents’ homes or catching up with cousins, it means a lot to both of us – especially when it’s over Persian or Lebanese food! We got engaged in November 2019 and can’t wait to celebrate with all of our family and friends on Saturday, December 18, 2021! We are so excited for this next chapter and thank everyone for being a part of our journey!