Love Story
How They Met
Spring 2017
It wasn’t quite love at first sight. Sandy and Darshna first crossed paths in 2017 after joining Elastacloud, both having left behind academic careers in Robotics and Neuroscience to step into the world of Tech. First impressions weren’t entirely flattering, Sandy thought Darsh was too nice, while Darshna thought Sandy was a slightly cocky class clown. What followed, however, was a strong friendship and an intellectual connection that naturally deepened into something more.
The First Big Move
Autumn 2017
A few months later, they packed up life in the Midlands and set off on their first big adventure: London. The next two years were nothing short of magical. They met incredible people, built lifelong friendships, and made memories they’ll treasure forever, from chaotic WeWork nights out, to summer camp festivals, and travelling across southern Spain every few weeks for both work and play. Life felt full, exciting, and completely them.
The Second Big Move
Spring 2020
Then came the big three-oh for Darsh and a new chapter in their relationship. After much convincing from Sandy, they bought their first home together in London, a full doer-upper, much to Darsh’s initial horror. Through the dust, disruption, and plenty of learning curves, they began creating a home they truly loved, always finding ways to laugh through the chaos. Around this time, their little family grew too, with the arrival of their much-adored fur baby, Tedrick, who quickly became the heart of their home.
The Proposal(s)
27th March 2020 & 27th March 2024
Sandy and Darshna have never been ones for convention, so it feels fitting that their engagement story isn’t exactly straightforward. On 27th March 2020, shortly after moving house and just as the pandemic took hold, Darsh decided to take matters into her own hands and proposed to Sandy during one of their daily walks around the lakes.
Wedding plans paused, life continued and a few years later, Darsh casually asked Sandy to write her a letter for her birthday. Instead, for their anniversary, Sandy planned an Asia cruise, writing Darsh a new letter every single day. It was only on the penultimate day, where an anniversary note in the daily cruise news revealed there was a hidden message in letters. Sandy told Darsh the decryption could only be done at home, so she didn’t think much of it. The next day was their anniversary and Sandy had organised dinner and fun photo shoot. Darshna did think this was a little weird as Sandy hates taking photos but didn’t think too much of it as he loves wearing Indian clothes and dressing up. During the shoot the photographer had them being silly and pretending to be on the Titanic, only when Darsh turned around after pretending to pose like Kate Winslet, she saw Sandy down on one-knee asking her to marry him – of course she said yes! The surprises didn’t stop there though he later gifted her with a beautiful auctioned map, shared pre-recorded messages from her mum and Shiv, cake and champagne at restaurant and of course the final letter with three riddles to help her crack the message in the letters: ‘Will you marry me?’ – the cocky little shit was so confident she wouldn’t crack it before he popped the question.
The Wedding
Thursday, 20th May 2027
Sandy and Darshna can't wait to celebrate this milestone moment with everyone at their wedding!