We both attended GA Southern and knew each other in passing, but we never really hung out in college. Carson being a football player, I steered clear of him the entire time in college. He’d speak “Hey Erika!” and I’d wave “Bye Carson!” Lol We graduated in 2010 - Carson moved to Dallas and I moved back to Atlanta. In 2018, Carson moved back from Dallas and we reconnected. Our first date was at Kale Me Krazy. I didn’t do long first dates. I always needed an easy and quick out just in case I didn’t like them, so I always opted for coffee or something quick instead of long dinner dates. lol While we were there talking, Electric Feel by MGMT started playing and Carson started singing it. Ya'll, I was so shocked. I couldn't believe he knew that song! I called one of my best friends and was like "Girl! You won't believe this man knows Electric Feel!" Carson got major brownie points for liking music outside of the "norm". Needless to say, the date went well! Let Carson tell it - it was the most expensive avocado toast he’s ever had. lol Fast forward a few years, many memories and experiences later. We bought a house together in June 2022. We renovated the entire interior of the house (except one bathroom) in just one month and we had the most fun doing it together - picking out everything for our home and the countless trips to Home Depot and Lowes. Most people say a renovation can tear you apart but this brought us even closer together. We got a second dog, Loki (big little brother to London). Carson took me on my first trip to Europe and many other travels amongst that. At the end of each year, we do annual goal planning and during our 2025 planning, I asked him what were some of his personal goals. Carson tells me ever so casually “I want to get married this year.” I was speechless and so happy. We began planning a very “true to us” wedding and reveal and here we are -- Mr. & Mrs. Hill!