Our first date was the perfect beginning to our love story—it was truly us. We started with a cozy coffee date, and from there, our adventure unfolded: a visit to a local cat sanctuary, where we bonded over our shared love for animals, followed by a stroll through a plant nursery. It felt easy and natural, as if we had known each other forever. Just two months later, the world turned upside down with the first wave of COVID. In the midst of all the uncertainty, we found our safe haven in each other. After a year of sneaking out of quarantine for the occasional brewery visit and weekend trip, we knew we were ready to build a life together. We moved into our first home in St. Louis and chose forever with each other. When the chance to move to Virginia arose, it felt like the next chapter in our story. Now, we're living out our dream on a mini farm, spending weekends working on the property, caring for our animals, and enjoying the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We can’t wait to share our joy and celebrate our love with all of you in May!