Our first date was held at The Turks pub in Reading, UK, a stones throw from Madeline's university dorm room and a short drive from where Mason lived. After a little trouble crossing a busy road, we both made our way in and the first drinks were ordered; an Amstel for Mason and a Guinness for Madeline! For the next 4 hours we drank, talked and laughed our way through the evening. There has not been a single day since that night that we have not spoken to each other.

The temperature dropped in El Retiro Park, Madrid, whilst dusk set in over Palacio De Cristal. Our walk had been romantic and we had found a well lit section that looked over the beautiful pond filled with ducks, swans and turtles. After a a few words, a few tears and a slightly dusty knee, the ring had made its way onto Madeline's finger and we were sipping champagne as a newly engaged couple.