Charlotte, North Carolina will forever have a special place in our hearts since it was where our story began. It was the city that we were destined to meet, even though we are from different corners of the country. I moved to Charlotte in February 2022 for a new and exciting job opportunity. A year later, in February 2023, Steven moved to Charlotte from Sacramento, California. Our paths crossed on Hinge, an online dating app. We had our first date a week after Steven had moved to the city. Coincidentally, this first date was a day after my one year anniversary of moving to Charlotte. What began as a date with a Hinge match, quickly turned into a six hour conversation that flowed so naturally. It was during this first date that we finally understood the meaning of the cliché: “You’ll know when you know.” On our second date, we made a mutual decision to delete Hinge, realizing that we had found something real, something worth holding onto. Our love grew effortlessly and spending time together became our favorite thing to do. We got engaged on May 23, 2024 and are so excited to be married on September 6, 2025! As we plan our wedding and future together, we can’t help but believe our love story was not just a chance meeting; it was beautifully crafted and one that reminds us, that what is truly meant for you will always find its way.