Sometimes, love finds you when you least expect it- and when you're finally ready for it. Both Anne & Brad had experienced deep loss and spent years learning how to stand on their own again. Life had taken them down separate paths of healing, growth, and rediscovery. Neither of them was actively searching for love- but life had other plans. Brad first reached out to Anne with a Facebook friend request. Although she accepted, she wasn't quite ready to open the door yet, and his messages went unanswered. Time passed, and by chance, Anne later posted online looking for help with some maintenance work around her home. Brad responded, offering his skills in home repair and remodeling. When he came over to give a quote, something felt different-easy, comfortable, and genuine. As he worked on her home, their conversations flowed naturally, and Anne found herself enjoying his company more than she expected. A few weeks after the work was finished, Brad reached out again- this time asking Anne to dinner. Anne hadn't dated in over 20 years. After losing her husband, the idea of opening her heart again felt both unfamiliar and overwhelming. She almost said no. But with a little encouragement from her daughter, who believed she was ready for a new chapter, Anne decided to take a chance. That night, on June 8th, they met for dinner- and something quietly shifted. The conversation came easily. They discovered shared values, mutual understanding, and a sense of comfort that neither of them had felt in a long time. What started as a simple dinner turned into something much deeper. As the days went on, their conversations continued and before long a spark turned into something undenialble. They couldn't stop thinking about each other. From there, love grew steadily and beautifully. What they built together became something both of them recognized as rare- a relationship grounded in communication, respect, healing and genuine joy. On June 8th, the following year, Brad proposed to Anne in the Gardens of The Palace of Versailles in Versailles, France. Both Anne and Brad came into each other's lives carrying loss, but also open hearts. Along the way, something beautiful happened between Brad and Anne's daughter, Angelina. In each other they found comfort, connection, and a sense of belonging. What began as two people finding love grew into a family built on understanding, healing and deep care for one another. With hearts full and surrounded by those they cherish most, Anne will be walked down the aisle by her son, Aaron, while Brad's son, Will, will stand proudly by his side as best man- honoring the love, pride, and unity that have brought them all together. It only feels fitting that they will be married on June 8th- a date that has quietly and beautifully shaped their story from the very beginning. From their first dinner to a proposal in Paris, June 8th has become a symbol of their love, making it the perfect day to begin their forever.