…and can FINALLY let it out now!
My little sister is engaged!!!
I’ve never kept a secret from Aekta before, so this was huge! My mom was sure I was going to spill the beans, but I managed to keep it together for a little over two months.
Let me start from the beginning…
Aekta is currently on a medical rotation in Brunswick, Georgia right now. She obviously knew Adarsh was flying down for a visit, and that they would be going to Savannah for St. Patty’s this weekend. They also had plans to ride bikes on Tybee Island (a little island 20 minutes east of Savannah) and then go up the lighthouse. She didn’t know that he was going to propose there and that my parents and Vishnu and I would be there as well!
Vishnu and I drove to Jacksonville on Friday afternoon, spent the night there, and drove to Tybee Island the next morning. My parents essentially did the same thing.
We met my parents at a little grocery store on the island where we picked up flowers and some champaign. When Adarsh texted to let me know that they were riding back to the lighthouse, we made our way over.
After a couple close calls of almost running into them as they made their way to the lighthouse, we finally settled in to watch as Adarsh proposed!
After he popped the big question and she said yes, he asked her to look down. We were all waving and jumping up and down (ok fine, maybe I was the only one jumping!). The look on her face was priceless! After they made their way back down the lighthouse, we celebrated with lots of hugs and champaign.
Even though I knew the big day was fast approaching, I still can’t believe my little sister’s engaged! We are all so so so over the moon with excitement and happiness. Adarsh is the perfect addition to our family, and more than that, he makes Aekta ridiculously happy!
Congratulations to the beautiful couple! Love you both!
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health says
March 17, 2015 at 6:45 amawwwwwww this is sweet. Congrats to Aekta. Let the wedding planning begin!!!!
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myinnershakti says
March 17, 2015 at 9:55 amThanks, D!! And yes, let the planning begin 🙂
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
March 17, 2015 at 7:57 amOh my gosh that’s so wonderful! And that’s awesome that you guys met up so you could celebrate together!
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myinnershakti says
March 17, 2015 at 9:55 amThank you, Liz! It was so special and I’m so glad we were able to be there!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan says
March 17, 2015 at 10:10 amCONGRATS to Aekta – and to all of y’all – y’all all gain a new family member – and btw, Paritha – your family is gorgeous!
myinnershakti says
March 17, 2015 at 10:12 amTHANK YOU, Shashi! We’re so excited to have Adarsh join our crazy fam!
Kamana@SocialandStyle says
March 17, 2015 at 10:12 amSo cute! Congratulations to your sister and families!
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myinnershakti says
March 17, 2015 at 10:15 amThank you! We’re very excited 🙂
Pragati // Simple Medicine says
March 17, 2015 at 10:49 amyay! congratulations to your sister! Let the planning begin!
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Pragati // Simple Medicine says
March 17, 2015 at 10:49 amalso, you and your sis are total twins <3
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myinnershakti says
March 18, 2015 at 10:02 pmThanks, P!! And yes, the planning has begun!!
Lauren says
March 17, 2015 at 11:35 amThat almost made me cry! #Sap
Congrats to your little sister and to your whole family! 🙂
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myinnershakti says
March 18, 2015 at 10:02 pmThank you, Lauren! We’re super excited 🙂
aparna b. says
March 17, 2015 at 12:11 pmAwww congrats to your sister, future BIL and your family! What a fun memory to be part of and help capture 🙂
myinnershakti says
March 18, 2015 at 10:02 pmThank you! It was an amazing moment to witness!
Khushboo says
March 17, 2015 at 12:33 pmOoh what wonderful news- I was so happy for Aekta when I saw your insta. A huge congrats to the happy couple and both families- exciting times ahead!!
myinnershakti says
March 18, 2015 at 10:01 pmThanks, K!!!
Adarsh Manjunath says
March 17, 2015 at 1:58 pmThanks again, Par and Vishnu, for making the long drive to celebrate with us! And thanks Par for your advice with the ring! Looking forward to the good times ahead!
myinnershakti says
March 18, 2015 at 10:01 pmIt was all you, Adu! But thanks for letting us be a part of your big moment! We had a blast and can’t wait for all the fun!
Salma says
March 18, 2015 at 1:57 amCongratulations! Such a great moment and so nice that you could be there!
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myinnershakti says
March 18, 2015 at 10:00 pmThank you! We’re so excited!
Reshma says
April 1, 2015 at 1:05 amAww! Loved reading this post… So incredibly sweet and thoughtful! I use to live in savannah and have been to tybee island several times… It’s beautiful! Congratulations to your sister and future BIL! 🙂
myinnershakti says
April 2, 2015 at 11:02 amThank you! It was one of the best days! Savannah is such a fun city, so glad we got to celebrate with A&A there! 🙂