Every great love story starts with a little magic. Ours started with… Shaadi.com. In March 2021, we both took a leap of faith and made our own profiles. Somewhere between surgeries and Zoom meetings, we found each other. Before we even met in person, our very first phone call lasted over three hours! It was easy, effortless, and full of laughter—the kind of conversation that makes you feel like you’ve known someone forever. Not long after, Anand planned our first date in Santa Monica: brunch followed by a dreamy Malibu beach picnic. From that day on, everything just felt right. We spent the next two years navigating a long-distance relationship—mostly thanks to Anand’s many road trips to Vegas—and went on countless adventures together, including spontaneous outings to the Strip and hosting our loved ones who came to visit. Kajal’s friends and family fell for him instantly, and just before her residency graduation, Anand proposed. After getting engaged, we moved to the Bay Area, where Kajal started her fellowship and we began life together. A few months later, we added a new member to our family: Cleo, our adorable Bernedoodle pup and the undisputed boss of the household. Together, we love being outdoors, dancing at music festivals, bringing Cleo to dog-friendly breweries, and spending quality time with our friends and family. We’re so excited to celebrate this next chapter with all of you!