They Tied the Knot
In a new series, we share some amazing love stories that resulted in beautiful weddings. The first one in our Wedding Diaries is the story of Akshina and Himanshu who tied the knot early this year after knowing each other for 13 years. The two met in school and became best of friends but it was only much later that they realized how their bond was more than just friendship. Read their amazing love story and take a look at the couple's fairy tale Indian wedding that took place in Mumbai. Also Read - Gujarat Couple Falls Into Sea After Parachute Rope Snaps Mid-air During Parasailing in Diu | Watch
Akshina and Himanshu met in school in the ninth grade and instantly hit it off. What started as a friendship where Himanshu would help Akshina with Maths homework, soon grew into a mutual liking. The two would talk in school and after school to tell each other the tiniest of details of their lives. And as school got over, the duo's dating phase began. Akshina and Himanshu would save pocket money to watch movies and eat at their then favorite hangout place, McDonalds. But then came a twist in the tale as Himanshu decided to head to the US for further studies and Akshina's family too was moving to Delhi from Mumbai. Realizing how things wouldn't really work out in a long distance relationship, they decided to part ways. Also Read - Viral Video: Bride & Her Girl Squad Dance to Jalebi Baby, Win The Internet | Watch
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However, what did not deter over the distance was their close friendship. Despite being thousands of miles apart and in different time zones, they would keep in touch simply because they couldn't resist talking to each other. They did discuss each other's love interests while being secretly jealous without acknowledging that it was love that kept their bond so strong. It was in 2015 that Akshina and Himanshu met again at their best friend's wedding. The two were sure that there was nothing they could do to take their relationship forward as he was based in the US and Akshina did not want to leave her life in India behind for something she wasn't sure about. While their friends could clearly see how perfect they were for each other, the two did not realize this. And for breaking up and patching up too many times, they earned the tag of Ross and Rachel by their group.
After their friend's wedding, the two decided to amicably part ways as they thought nothing could change their mind and they didn't want to remain friends either for the complications it caused. However, fate had a different plan for them. Despite deciding to end things, the two ended up talking to each other again. They took their own sweet time to finally realize that they just can't replace each other and that they are exactly what they want in their life partner. And in mid-2016 they became a couple again and made the big announcement to their families. As luck would have it, the parents gave their blessings instantly and asked the two to get married at the earliest. Akshina, who lost her mother to cancer, took the onus of planning her dream wedding and made sure it was everything she ever wanted. Surrounded by their families and loved ones, the two tied the knot in an intimate Indian wedding in March 2017. Take a look at the dreamy photos from their engagement and wedding ceremony.
Himanshu finally put a ring on it after knowing Akshina for 13 years!
The couple began their new journey with an engagement ceremony
Picture-perfect!
And she danced the night away before her D-Day…
The groom gearing up for the wedding rituals
The quirky bride didn't forget to pose even during her makeup session
And she looked like a dream in her lehenga
Himanshu with his baraat, eager to spot his bride
One last game before the nuptials
Coy bride, what's that!
Taking the final steps to become man and wife
Sealed with sindoor!
Their first dance as Mr and Mrs Masand
Bidding a teary goodbye to her father
Beginning a new chapter with the promise of forever
Akshina moved to the US after the wedding to start her new journey with Himanshu. The two are currently settled in San Francisco and love being married to each other. The couple finally found love in their best friend and this makes their love story so special.
Photographs courtesy: Video Journos/Akshina/Himanshu
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Published Date: July 3, 2017 7:20 PM IST
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