How it all began
Our Story
September 2016
Northeastern University, Boston
The PB&J Incident
First week of freshman year. Melissa wandered into a friend's dorm room and asked if anyone had peanut butter and jelly. Satwik didn't have a single ingredient — but suddenly had very strong opinions about jam versus jelly, strawberry versus grape, sourdough versus white. He just wanted an excuse to keep her talking. It worked.
September 2016
Northeastern University, Boston
The PB&J Incident
First week of freshman year. Melissa wandered into a friend's dorm room and asked if anyone had peanut butter and jelly. Satwik didn't have a single ingredient — but suddenly had very strong opinions about jam versus jelly, strawberry versus grape, sourdough versus white. He just wanted an excuse to keep her talking. It worked.
Fall 2016
Northeastern University, Boston
The Spikeball Slide
A few weeks later, Melissa slid into Satwik's DMs — on the intramural sports app, professionally — asking to join his spikeball team. Game recognizes game. He said yes immediately.
Fall 2016
Northeastern University, Boston
The Spikeball Slide
A few weeks later, Melissa slid into Satwik's DMs — on the intramural sports app, professionally — asking to join his spikeball team. Game recognizes game. He said yes immediately.
October 2018
Scotland
Across the Atlantic
Melissa spent a semester studying abroad in Scotland. Satwik did not let a small thing like an ocean and missing a flight get in the way. Figured out how to get there for a weekend. Their first time abroad together.
October 2018
Scotland
Across the Atlantic
Melissa spent a semester studying abroad in Scotland. Satwik did not let a small thing like an ocean and missing a flight get in the way. Figured out how to get there for a weekend. Their first time abroad together.
2020
Boston, MA & Lake Placid, NY
Quarantine for Two
The world stopped in 2020 — but they didn't. Lockdown meant long days, longer conversations, and figuring out who they were to each other outside of campus life. Satwik emerged with a beard and hair that told its own story. They came out the other side closer than ever.
2020
Boston, MA & Lake Placid, NY
Quarantine for Two
The world stopped in 2020 — but they didn't. Lockdown meant long days, longer conversations, and figuring out who they were to each other outside of campus life. Satwik emerged with a beard and hair that told its own story. They came out the other side closer than ever.
April 11, 2021
Northeastern University, Boston
The Lavalier Ceremony
Satwik made Melissa an honorary brother of Delta Tau Delta — a lavalier ceremony, a fraternity tradition reserved for the person you want by your side. She said yes to that too.
April 11, 2021
Northeastern University, Boston
The Lavalier Ceremony
Satwik made Melissa an honorary brother of Delta Tau Delta — a lavalier ceremony, a fraternity tradition reserved for the person you want by your side. She said yes to that too.
May 2021
Fenway Park, Boston
Commencement
They crossed the stage together at Fenway Park — the same field where Satwik once worked, and where, years later, everything would come full circle.
May 2021
Fenway Park, Boston
Commencement
They crossed the stage together at Fenway Park — the same field where Satwik once worked, and where, years later, everything would come full circle.
September 2024
Boston, MA
Home
After years of the same city but separate apartments, they finally shared a front door. Turns out they were pretty good at that too.
September 2024
Boston, MA
Home
After years of the same city but separate apartments, they finally shared a front door. Turns out they were pretty good at that too.
December 2025
India
Meeting the Family
Melissa flew to India to meet Satwik's entire extended family for the first time — aunts, uncles, cousins, all at once. She charmed every room, won every heart, and left no doubt she belonged.
December 2025
India
Meeting the Family
Melissa flew to India to meet Satwik's entire extended family for the first time — aunts, uncles, cousins, all at once. She charmed every room, won every heart, and left no doubt she belonged.
January 24, 2026
Fenway Park, Boston
The Fenway Proposal
Satwik rented out Fenway Park. The whole park. On the very field where he once worked, and where they both crossed the stage at commencement, he got down on one knee. On the Jumbotron: a video from both families, already celebrating. The most Boston thing imaginable — for a true Boston couple.
June 24–27, 2027
Lake Placid, New York
And Now, Forever
From a PB&J debate in a freshman dorm to a spikeball DM. From a transatlantic trip to Scotland to quarantine for two. From a lavalier ceremony at Northeastern to crossing the stage together at Fenway. From sharing a front door in Boston to meeting the whole family in India. From a ring on the field at Fenway Park to four days in the mountains with everyone they love, we are getting married. We can't wait to celebrate with you.
