On the Couch: Happily Ever After in Paris
- Suzanna Dutt
- Dec 9, 2015
- 3 min read
For Reshmi Chetram and Rushi Daves’ first date, sparks were flying—literally. Nearly nine years ago the high school friends-turned sweethearts, went to watch Canada Day fireworks.
“We were 18-years-old at the time and realized that there was something there,” Chetram said. “It just blossomed from that point.”
Since then the couple have managed a long-distance relationship as Reshmi flew from Canada to India to pursue a career in classical Indian dance.
Rushi and Reshmi were on and off for about six years. She says he always had her back and was there for her whenever she needed him. It wasn’t until Reshmi had spent her time in India that She realized he was “the one.”
“The long distance travelling was on and off, but the relationship was constant,” Dave said laughing.
A year before the initial engagement, Rushi took Reshmi into a few ring shops and had her fitted. He then placed the order and played the waiting game. In January of 2014 Rushi received the ring, and couldn’t wait any longer to marry his best friend.
During that time, he received an award from work and decided to make up a story around it.
“Usually Reshmi plans everything out to the tee. She’s very organized,” Dave said smiling. I came home and told her my company was giving me an award and the function was taking place in Paris. She was a little shocked but I convinced her to clear her agenda and go with me. The best part of it all was she couldn’t plan ahead. It was spontaneous.”
Megha Mathur, M.A., OACCPPAssociate Psychotherapist, Chanderbhan Counselling Services
Right after a romantic dinner, and spilling champagne all over Reshmi’s dress, a very nervous Rushi popped the question near the Eiffel Tower.
“He went on this whole spiel on how we met and how it was his dream to get me as close to the stars as possible,” Chetram said. “It then hit me. I was like oh my God, oh my God is he about to…and I looked down, he was already on his knee. I lost it and started crying.”
Last year, the couple tied-the-knot. Reshmi brought her West Indian culture and Rushi his South Asian roots, combining both in a beautiful ceremony, with over 500 attendees.
“It was seamless bridging our cultures together, as we have a very supportive family who believe in respecting other cultures and their values,” Chetram said.
Katrina Lal, a former bridesmaid at the wedding describes the four-day ceremony to be the most breath-taking experiences she’s been at, as everything was done in a timely and efficient manner.
“It was a full week of events! Maticore, Mehendi, wedding, reception, it was a fun weekend celebrating love, and happiness. These two exude so much love for one another, you could just feel it when they saw each other. Everyone was in tears,” Lal said.
Prior to saying their I do’s Rushi and Reshmi purchased their first property. They didn’t move in together until marriage, but felt like that is something that they wanted to accomplish before becoming a Mr. and Mrs.
“Goals are very important in our lives, and we felt like planning ahead for our future was the way to go,” Chetram said. “This was the very first thing we committed to and bought together.”
As of right now, the couple would like to enjoy their life and are still adjusting to living together.
“Babies will eventually happen! But for now we would love to travel the world,” Chetram said.
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