WEDDING BELLS | Romit and Neha

TO Romit Singh and Neha Charan, marriage is about making sacrifices.

The couple believes it is also about the space they make for each other’s needs without giving up on who they are as individuals.

In May the pair got married in a vibrant Indian wedding held at Malaqere, Sigatoka, witnessed by close relatives and childhood friends.

Romit, a structural engineer at SBD Consulting Sngineers is from Rewa while Neha is a science teacher from Malaqere, Sigatoka.

Romit describes his wife as the heartbeat of his world and the “love of my life”.

“She is a woman whose love wraps me like warmth on a cold day. She is caring, always watching over me, checking on me even when I pretend I don’t really need it,” he said.

“She knows me too well. We argue, clash over little things because she is passionate, fiery and never afraid to speak her mind – I honestly love that about her.

“Even in our toughest moments, her love never fades. She pushes me to be better, to grow and to never give up on myself. She sees something in me I sometimes forget is there and she won’t let me settle for less than what I’m capable of.

Neha says her husband is always the calm in the middle of her chaos.

“No matter how busy life gets, Romit always tries to make time for me – not because he has to but because he wants to.

“It’s in those small, intentional moments that I feel just how much I matter to him. He is not just the love of my life, he is my peace, my safe space, the one I can’t imagine living without.”

The couple dated for three years. They first met during a musical show organised by Sa Re Ga Ma events group at the Jai Narayan College hall in 2022. They were introduced to each other through a friend, Archana.

“I didn’t expect anything special that night, just some good music and a good evening but then I saw her,” Romit said.

“Something about her caught my eye, maybe it was her smile or the way she seemed so present in the moment. Whatever it was, I noticed her, and she noticed me too.

Before the night ended, Neha asked for Romit’s contact.

“I was honestly caught off guard – in a good way. It was bold and unexpected,” he said.

“We ended up going out for dinner the very next day. Nothing fancy, just the two of us, talking like we’d known each other for awhile. That’s how it started, no grand gestures, no dramatic moment, just something simple and real.

“Looking back now, that was what I love the most about it, from the beginning it always felt easy with her – it felt natural. Like life was gently nudging us toward each other and we just listened.

Just a few days after they met, Neha was already cooking homemade food for Romit.

For Neha meeting Romit at the music show was different.

“There was something about him, standing about this calm presence, so different from the noise and energy around us,” she said.

“While the crowd laughed, talked and moved in and out, he was just still – observant like he was listening to more than just the music.

“I remember being drawn to him without really knowing why. He didn’t try to impress anyone, didn’t say much but his quiet confidence made me feel safe and curious too.

She said that in the crowded space, Romit seemed steady, grounded and unforgettable.

“Dating him was slow, steady and a little mysterious. He wasn’t the type to wear his heart on his sleeve or sweep me off my feet with grand gestures. Instead, he showed love in quiet, thoughtful ways – by listening, remembering the little things and making me feel truly seen.

For Neha what stood out the most during those times was how he always looked at life through a positive lens.

“I still hold onto one moment in particular, when I was living in Suva. I was sick, without a second thought, Romit showed up completely unannounced. He took me to the hospital, made sure I ate and was well rested – he took care of me.

“That quiet act of love, the way he prioritised my well-being was what made me realise that he was the one. He didn’t need to say much, he simply showed up in all the ways that really mattered.”

After three years of dating the two finally decided it was time to get married.

“We were tired of living apart, constantly planning visits, travelling long distances just to see each other and then saying goodbyes again. It wasn’t easy but it showed how strong our relationship really was,” the couple said.

“We knew we wanted to be together for the long run, build a home and hopefully start a family soon. With the love and support of our families, we tied the knot this year and it just felt right.”

On the second year of courting, Romit decided to introduce his parents to Neha.

“They came over to Sigatoka where both our parents met and decided that we should get engaged,” the couple said.

The couple’s engagement ceremony was held at Vineyard Palace in July, 2024 – a simple intimate gathering attended by close family and friends.

Now married, the couple look forward to a good future together.

“The next step for us is beginning this new chapter as husband and wife and laying the foundation for the future we’ve been dreaming about – starting a family,” the couple said.

“It’s something we’ve talked about and now that we’re married, it feels right to take that next step together.”

For the journey ahead , the couple thanks their families and friends for supporting them all the way.

“Your love, blessings and unwavering support have been the backbone of everything we are and everything we’re building together,” they said.

The couple dated for three years before deciding to settle down together. Picture: SCENIC WEDDINGS CINEMATOGRAPHY & PHOTOGRAPHY

Their wedding was a joy-filled celebration that had close relatives and childhood friends in attendance. Picture: Picture: SCENIC WEDDINGS CINEMATOGRAPHY & PHOTOGRAPHY