Charlie and Lydia met through mutual friends just after New Year’s, 2019. The two shared an instant connection at a local brewery one evening, along with many laughs and good cheer. They exercised both of their competitive natures when partnering in darts (Lydia won)—all while enjoying a sweet spark between them. Soon after, they took to many beach walks and spending quality time together. Lydia invited Charlie to Italy in March of 2019, where our first “I love you’s” were exchanged while crossing a Venetian foot bridge. Since then, our love has taken us on many adventures near and far with people and places we adore. On October 20, 2021, Charlie proposed to Lydia on the beach at sunset— she said YES!