It was late summer 2015 when two young, care-free, and charming guys (the author is being very complimentary) swiped right on Tinder. Patton was living in Plano at the time, and Blakey was in Dallas. It wasn't until May 13, 2016, and Patton relocating to Dallas, that the two would meet one balmy evening. Blakey was 2 hours late to their first date for, you see, time management has never been a strong suit for him. Patton forgave him but still gives Blakey a hard time about it to this day. The two instantly bonded that night over chips & queso while discussing their love for traveling, history, and dogs. After living together for a year, Blakey became accustomed to Patton's love of Hawaiian shirts, 20/20 + Dateline, and all things Texas A&M. Conversely, Patton discovered Blakey's love for seasonal throw pillows, pumpkin spice everything, and his dedication to Cirque du Soleil after attending a few shows with him. The two knew that they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together. On May 10, 2019, while on holiday at the One&Only Palmilla in San José del Cabo, Mexico, Patton surprised Blakey by getting down on one knee on the picturesque Turtle Beach next to the Sea of Cortez and proposed. After Patton placed the ring on the wrong hand, Blakey overcame his initial state of shock and said, "YES!" The author would be remiss if he did not mention that Blakey was over one hour late to the engagement. Are you seeing a trend? Their story is still being written for this is just the beginning. The two men are enthusiastic about what lies ahead for them and the places they’ll go. Both B & P look forward to celebrating their lives together with you on December 4, 2021!