Yasmin and Ronak first met at the birthday dinner of a mutual friend in Orlando. Ron was invited by one of his best friends, Kunjan, who was engaged to Yasmin's college friend, Neha. After dinner, the group migrated to a nearby bar for cocktails. Yasmin didn't know it at the time, but Ron had recently had laser eye surgery and was still recovering through blurry vision! Despite this, Ron introduced himself and spent the evening trying to get to know Yasmin. The evening ended with some late bites at a local restaurant where Ron worked up the nerve to ask for Yasmin's number. Yasmin gave it to him, but they parted ways and never actually made plans to see each other again.
Fast forward to the next year - Ron and Yasmin's friends, Neha and Kunjan, were finally getting married! Both Yasmin and Ron were in the wedding party and spent a few visits meeting again for pre-wedding events and to practice group dances. It was...awkward. Yasmin was sure that Ron was no longer interested and Ron was too proud to try again. To make matters worse, they had been paired up for the wedding day entrances. To their surprise, the wedding was a ton of fun and not at all uncomfortable. Ron and Yasmin danced the whole night and celebrated with their friends. It didn’t hurt that he looked handsome sporting a tuxedo! This time, he decided not to let her slip away. By the end of the night, they exchanged numbers and set plans for a date.
Yasmin and Ron’s early dating days consisted of exploring around town and creating memories with friends. Yasmín inspired Ron to open up and share more of his amazing personality and Ron made room for Yasmin’s strong opinions and independence. Yasmín taught Ron to cook delicious meals and Ron taught Yasmín to shop more frugally and enjoy spicy food. They became Universal pass holders and learned to appreciate one another’s favorite movie genres. Well, almost. There were challenging times, too, with job and family losses. Through it all, Yasmin and Ron committed to supporting and respecting each other. They became best friends who valued the lives they had built individually and as a couple. Within a few months, they both felt they had found the right fit. Their person.
With the whole world coming to a halt, the pandemic made them wonder how they would navigate an uncertain future together. Yasmin spent time adjusting to remote work and Ron shifted in a new direction for his career. They started new hobbies, challenged each other, and forged an even stronger bond. Eventually, Ron brought Yasmin home to meet his family. A big step in the Indian culture. She was welcomed with open arms and Yasmin’s family also grew to love Ron.
When Ron began making preparations for a proposal, he already knew it needed to be intimate and special. Ron got down on one knee and proposed to Yasmin under millions of sparkling lights and a beautiful Christmas tree backdrop at the Gaylord Palms Christmas light show. What followed were congratulations from friends and relatives. The two were truly grateful for the love and support of the friends and family who made it all possible!
Yasmín and Ron are so excited to finalize preparations for the wedding and take that next leap into married life! Both currently keep very busy working in the nonprofit and healthcare industries and spend a lot of time planning for what’s to come. Yasmín and Ron are hopeful to buy a house together soon to begin the process of making it a home and settling down in the Orlando area. They still expect to make room for new adventures, more travel, and spending time with friends and family.