It all began on November 8, 2019, a day that started like any other but ended with two lives changed forever. Amber and Cody decided to have their first date at a movie theater to see Zombieland 2, but when they arrived, their seats were somehow double-booked. Instead of letting it ruin the night, they ditched the movie and chose to talk instead. That conversation turned out to be better than any film. From that night on, something just clicked, and things got official. Amber, laid one ground rule: five years before marriage. Cody agreed; no rush needed when something felt this right. That first holiday season together was filled with laughter, cozy nights, and the kind of memories that live forever. Then the world shifted when COVID hit. One minute they were off camping, living their best unplugged lives. The next? Back to civilization and BAM everyone wearing masks! When Amber got sick, they quarantined together for a week, in one bedroom with nothing but cough drops and commitment. That week was a test, and they passed with flying colors. If you can share a space while one of you can’t smell anything and the other is stress-eating Pop-Tarts, you’re meant to be. Soon after, they packed up their lives and moved into their first apartment in Aurora. Cody, Amber, and their dog Stella filled the house with love. It was there their little family began to grow and not long after, they welcomed their cat Boi, who instantly claimed the title of “baby of the house”. Though Boi battled health scares early on, he bounced back with his main-character energy and judgmental stares. Together, Amber and Cody have traveled coast to coast, building a map of shared moments. From scuba diving in Florida, touring cemeteries in New Orleans, to a road trip up the California coast to Oregon, they’ve filled their photo albums and hearts with the best memories. Then, just as they approached their five-year mark, something magical happened. It was Christmas with Amber’s family; laughter, lights, and warmth all around. Cody got down on one knee, and with love in his eyes, he proposed. Amber said yes! Now, as they count down the days to November 1, 2025 (because the 8th, the day the met, was already booked!), they’re not just preparing for a wedding, they’re celebrating their future. So here’s to Amber, Cody, Stella, and Boi, the dream team. From unexpected beginnings to unforgettable adventures, they are building their life together, one beautiful chapter at a time.