Like many modern love stories, ours began with a swipe on Bumble. After just a few days of chatting, we decided to meet for dinner at Little Italy Restaurant in Bartlett, Tennessee. Trey showed up straight from the gym, still a little sweaty and dressed in workout clothes, which definitely wasn’t the first-date look I expected, but it made for a memorable first impression. Somewhere between that slightly awkward first date and the many dates that followed, something just clicked. Through shared humor, playful banter, effortless conversations, and countless laughs, we quickly realized how naturally we fit together. What started as an unexpected introduction grew into the genuine, steady, and loving relationship we had always hoped for.
I proposed in our living room, just the two of us. It was exactly how she had always imagined it: simple, private, and meaningful. On the night of our two-year anniversary, we were getting ready to head out for a special dinner when I gave her a framed note as a sentimental anniversary gift. As she sat reading it, I quietly pulled out the ring, ready to surprise her. Before I could even ask, “Will you marry me?” she looked up and immediately said, “YES!”