Our Story

This story begins on July 15, 2021 - Varun and Jess’ first date after being matched on Hinge. Jess first spotted Varun across the street - she noticed that he might have generously added a couple of inches to his height on his dating profile. She let it slide because his smile was making butterflies flutter in her stomach. Her stomach was doing something else too…rumbling from hunger. She needed to eat, so a little white lie was not going to keep her from those tapas she had been thinking about all day. Varun on the other hand was already mesmerised by Jess’ beautiful eyes. He nervously sat down for dinner and brought his A-game; that VV charm. It didn’t seem to work though. Jess didn’t seem impressed. She hardly spoke. Was it because he added a couple of inches to his height on his profile? He knew he shouldn’t have listened to Anchit. Honesty is the best policy he thought to himself. The food arrived, and they ate awkwardly. The empanadas were delicious, the drinks were fresh, and Varun’s humor was on point. What was wrong? Varun was about to write the evening off as another bad date when… “I’m sorry, can I have a do-over?” Jess said suddenly, with a huge cheeky smile. Her face was suddenly brighter, and those eyes…those eyes sparkled differently. “I came from a hot yoga class, and I hadn’t eaten all day…I was really hangry” she explained with her signature Jess giggle. Varun laughed, little did she know she had him at “Hot Yoga." His charm had worked after all. The rest of the evening went splendidly, and they ended up chatting away till 4 AM! The weeks that followed unfolded effortlessly. They met each other’s families, travelled together, and exchanged friend groups. They felt at home with each other. Varun proposed on September 18, 2023. They’re ready to celebrate the next chapter of their lives at the magical Rambagh Palace in Jaipur, surrounded by the people who’ve shared their laughter, tears, and milestones. They can’t wait to celebrate this moment with you—to laugh, dance, and say “I do” under the stars, surrounded by love and joy.

With love,
Jess & Varun 
❤️