"It's a beautiful thing."

The start of this relationship for me was not the first date Shovaen and Jaya went on, but the second date, which could only mean that something special was happening here.

The entire wedding weekend was a whirlwind of joy and excitement spent with our amazing family and friends. The vibe at the baraat was electric, and DJ Chani had us going strong for at least half an hour. We were dancing away in the scorching Texas heat under the sun, but we didn't feel tired for one moment. 

I remember a moment after the wedding and before the reception when somehow I ended up in our suite by myself. I sat down to practice my speech for the reception, but then thought - this is my son’s wedding, I need a glass of champagne! I relocated to the hotel lounge and was gladly joined by some of my cousins.

But my most memorable moment was when a bus full of our family pulled up to Jaya's home. The genuine, immensely wonderful, and heartfelt welcome we received from Jagdishji, Induji, Ravi, Tara and family will stay in my heart forever.

To see my son truly happy with two grand families coming together was one of the proudest and happiest moments in my life.

And so began the most incredible weekend of our life.

Happy Anniversary dearest Shovaen and Jaya.

With love,

Mom