We met the modern way—on an Indian online dating website—when Sonu sent the first message. From the very beginning, what stood out was how easy everything felt. The conversation flowed effortlessly, and before we knew it, we couldn’t stop talking to each other. After chatting online for a while, we decided to finally meet in person. Sonu even told her mom she was meeting an Indian boy for dinner—a small moment that somehow made everything feel right. Our first date felt like it lasted forever, like we had known each other for years instead of just hours. The night went so well that Sonu even let Bhavik meet her dog, Luna—who, thankfully, gave him her official stamp of approval. From that point on, we were inseparable, finding reasons to see each other every day. Bhavik was shy and Sonu was nervous at first, but it didn’t take long for us to feel completely comfortable and truly be ourselves. What followed was laughter, ease, and a love that felt natural and right. Exactly one year later, that first message and endless conversation led to a proposal—and the start of our forever. We can’t wait to celebrate our love surrounded by the people who make our lives so full, and to continue building a lifetime of adventures, laughter, and love together.