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Please see the FAQ for information about COVID, wedding weekend details, and the nonprofit organizations we have chosen to support for our wedding. If you have any questions, please contact us at alexandneena2021@gmail.com. Thanks!
Please see the FAQ for information about COVID, wedding weekend details, and the nonprofit organizations we have chosen to support for our wedding. If you have any questions, please contact us at alexandneena2021@gmail.com. Thanks!
September 24, 2021
Chicago, IL

Neena & Alex

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Alex

Baker

and

Neena

Phadke

September 24, 2021

Chicago, IL

How We Met

A tale as old as time – Neena and Alex met on Bumble, sharing a message about someday going on the Jerry Springer show together. They started off slow – meeting once a week on Sundays during the two hours they were both available, until one historic Sunday where they met at a Sip & Paint. Neena told Alex she would drink anything except merlot and chardonnay. Although Alex just wanted to know if she preferred boxed or bottled, Neena was impressed that he managed to choose a wine that met her specifications. Afterwards, they started to see a life together, realizing that they shared a lot of life goals in addition to their artistic ability. Three years later, Neena knew a proposal was coming, but she didn’t know she would have to wait so long. It was a great opportunity for her to show off her patience. Months prior, Alex had asked Dolly, Neena’s mom, for her blessing and she diligently kept the secret. In Alex’s defense the jewelry store did close briefly for the COVID-19 pandemic. Fittingly, he chose a Sunday to pop the question. A limo was waiting to swoop Neena to an undisclosed location where he was eagerly waiting. Spoiler alert: she said yes!

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