We're getting married!

Once upon a time, on a sunny August day in 2022, fate decided to play its hand at kickball of all places. Margeaux, the team captain, found herself leading her team with gusto, while Chris, a new addition to the squad, joined in with his group of friends. Little did they know, this seemingly ordinary game would mark the beginning of their journey together. From the moment Margeaux and Chris crossed paths on the kickball field, there was an inexplicable pull drawing them towards each other. Margeaux found herself eagerly trying to spark conversations with him on the sidelines, and she always sought out his company, whether it was grabbing post-game bites at Lee's or cheering on their team. Despite Margeaux's undeniable interest, she humorously declared to Chris that she would never date him. Her reasons? Well, she playfully cited his ownership of an Android (gasp!), his New Jersey roots (oh, the horror!), and his zodiac sign being a Gemini (the ultimate deal-breaker, or so she thought). But as fate would have it, love often defies logic and expectations. For two months, Margeaux attempted to orchestrate casual hangouts with Chris and their mutual friend Ezra, whether it was watching football games or catching a movie together. However, Chris always seemed preoccupied with "homework" and remained oblivious to Margeaux's subtle hints. It took a blunt intervention from their friend Abby, who confronted Chris with the question: "Why haven't you asked Margeaux out yet?" With a nudge from fate and a “gentle” push from Abby, Chris finally decided to make his move. The very next day, Margeaux received a text from Chris, inviting her out for drinks. But this time, it was just the two of them, sans their kickball comrades. And so, their first official date marked the beginning of a love story that transcended kickball fields and playful banter. From chance encounters to bold declarations, Margeaux and Chris's journey together proves that sometimes, love finds its way to you when you least expect it – even on a kickball field in the middle of August.

Margeaux and Chris's first date was more than just a casual drink – it was a thoughtful and intentional meeting to explore the possibility of taking their friendship to the next level. Meeting up to ensure their overlapping friend group from kickball wouldn't be disrupted carelessly, they engaged in deep conversations about their values, aspirations, and, most importantly, their mutual love for New Jersey's iconic BaconEggandCheese breakfast sandwich. Amidst discussions about morals and dreams, they also found themselves delving into a surprising topic: a project proposal. They navigated through the intricacies of potentially mixing business with pleasure, discussing how to preserve their existing friendship if the project were to fail. Little did they know that this Wednesday evening rendezvous in November would turn out to be their most successful "business meeting" ever – leading them down the path towards the aisle and a lifetime of love and partnership.

In a moment filled with love, spontaneity, and a touch of drywall dust, Chris's proposal to Margeaux was as unique and heartfelt as their relationship. After months of tackling home improvement projects together, Margeaux had just finished patching drywall in the basement when she turned to Chris and jokingly asked, "Well, what do I do now?" Little did she know, Chris had something special in store. Chris revealed that he had a belated Valentine's Day surprise and a heartfelt letter he had written. As Chris finished reading his letter, Margeaux went to embrace Chris, but he gently stopped her, insisting he wasn't finished yet. As Margeaux sat back down on the couch, Chris knelt before her and asked her to spend forever by his side. And so, amidst the everyday chaos of their living room and covered in drywall dust, Chris and Margeaux's engagement began – a moment they wouldn't trade for anything in the world.