We’re getting married!

Once upon a time in the digital realm of romance, they found themselves swiping through profiles on Bumble. It was there that their paths crossed—a spark ignited, and a connection blossomed. With just a few exchanged messages, they felt a flutter of anticipation in their hearts. Their first date was on January 26, 2024, and it was nothing short of magical. They met at the fair, a kaleidoscope of colors, laughter, and vibrant lights. The aroma of funnel cakes, kettle corn and turkey legs floated through the air as they navigated through throngs of excited fairgoers. Hand in hand, they walked through the fair, with some of Ariel’s friends Ashlee and Ryan, their laughter echoing in the night air. Every moment started a new chapter in their own love story. As the night went on, the fairgrounds transformed into their own little fairytale, where time seemed to pause. They laughed at the comedy hypnotist show, went to the petting zoo and they even watched a sea-lion show and got to take a picture with it! While to Ariel the night was perfect, secretly Carl wanted to win a carnival game and to gift her a stuffed animal but he wasn’t able to do it that night, but he had a new mission in his mind. Ultimately, they both left that night knowing in their hearts that this connection was very different and this night changed their lives forever. Over the course of next year they have had many adventures together. Creating memories from going to Disney and Universal, to playing games at Arcade Monster and eating delicious Cuban food at Zaza’s. They’ve become Renaissance goers and big hockey fans! (Go Cats!) They been able to see some of their favorite artists in concert: Trash Panda and Connor Price and they even got to see one of their favorite comedians- Jeff Arcuri. Life couldn’t be more exciting for them! Then on February 1, 2025, they found themselves back at the fair with a couple of Ariel’s best friends, Cristina, Ashlee and Ryan. On that enchanting day, amidst the gathering of joyous fairgoers, they stopped at the Arcade where there were some carnival games and claw machines. Carl and Ariel tried out their hand at a carnival game -throw 6 balls into the bottles. Carl was great and got more than 6 in the bottles! Winning him the prize, and of course he let Ariel choose. They brought out a basket with the choices, immediately Ariel’s eyes darted to the stuffed Capybara with a Hufflepuff scarf! The game master gave it to her and Carl told her to press the button on his foot, and then it said in his voice “I love you so much Ariel, will you marry me?” And when she looked at him, he was there kneeling on one knee with a the most beautiful ring in his hand. Carl asked the question that would solidify their love forever. Surrounded by the sounds of giggles and carnival games, he proposed—right at the fair where it all began. And of course Ariel said YES! Then out popped all those that love them, Cristina, Ashlee and Ryan of course but to her SURPRISE-Ariel’s parents, Robert and Sue; Carl’s parents, Terry and Karen, his brother Kyle and Kyle’s partner Meaghan. Their engagement became another treasured memory in a beautiful tale, a celebration of love that started with a single swipe.