It all began with one unexpected connection through Facebook! :) Back in 2019, Babak discovered we had just one mutual friend on Facebook. One! And somehow, that single connection was enough to bring us together. A simple message on Messenger turned into daily conversations that never really stopped. From the very first chat, something just clicked. By 2020, we met in person in Los Angeles and began dating—right as the world was shutting down. The pandemic brought its share of uncertainty and challenges, especially being from different parts of the world—I was in Colombia at the time and he was in LA. But somehow, against the odds, we made it work. In 2021, we took a leap of faith and moved in together. Since then, we’ve shared so much—joys, struggles, growth, and unwavering support through every chapter. Through thick and thin, we chose each other, again and again. And now, five years later, we’re ready to take our next step: committing to a lifetime of love! Thank you for being part of our journey and for sharing in this very special moment with us. We can’t wait to celebrate with each and every one of you. With love, Babak & Mariany