ANITHA + MARVIN B O R G H I N V I L L A , D I S CO V E R Y B AY , JA M A I C A
APRIL 21, 2018 P H O TOG R A P H E D B Y Te a m D W P S t u d i o s
Text by Samuel Naumick
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t all began with a new job in New York City. Moving from Southern California to the city of dreams was a big step for Anitha
that would ultimately change both her and Marvin’s lives. Working together, they quickly became close friends, and it was evident that their connection had the potential for much more. As both of them were already dating other people, those feelings were left unexplored, but not forgotten. Over time their other relationships ended, strengthening their friendship even further. Those unexplored feelings returned to the surface, emanating the sparks of romance. Friendship grew into romance, and from romance blossomed love. In Anitha’s words, “essentially, we grew up together in New York City and are now continuing our adventures as a married couple in San Francisco…” Their journey to marriage began with a proposal on May 19th 2017, in which, according to Anitha, “Marvin went above and beyond,” to accomplish. Thinking it was a birthday surprise, Anitha’s wedding bells didn’t ring suspiciously when a chauffeured car collected her from work. The f irst stop was for a pre-scheduled appointment at the hair salon, followed by a manicure. The last stop was a midtown hotel at which she was escorted to the penthouse suite. Upon opening the door a f loral pathway guided her throughout the suite. Pauses along the path were laid out, each with a card and gift. First was a “super cute outf it,” followed by two watches, signifying how grateful Marvin is for their time together. The third was a scrapbook containing a collection of their “greatest memories together.” Lastly, the f loral path came to an end at the balcony doors, where waiting on the other side was the love of her life… Marvin, looking into the eyes of his soulmate, asked Anitha to spend the rest of her life with him, forever together as husband and wife. For Anitha, “it was the best night, so perfect in every way and a dream come true…”