Most stories start at a beginning, but ours does not. I saw Caroline on a dating app in 2021. We matched and then she blew me off. Over a year later I got a chance to take her out. The best thing about a story starting at the middle is that you’ve lived some life. You know who you are and you have an idea of the person who is going to complete you. After chatting for a couple hours at Dutch's Larder House in Hyde Park, the evening progressed to a competitive game of darts down the street. The stakes were high; the winner was to choose the second date. I walked her to her car. She cannonballed into my life. Bullseye. It didn't take long to feel whole. I love you, Caroline. - Zach F

Zach doesn’t sleep, so when he woke me up at 7 am on a Saturday, I was annoyed. Then, I got a sweet kiss on the forehead. He handed me a cup of coffee, which is a smart way to my heart. Is there anything brighter than the twinkle in the eye of a man who is about to propose? He looked at me and said, “Today’s an early birthday present. We are going to see your favorite rom-com at the Esquire." Who knows what to expect after that? You have a bit of an idea, but until it happens – it’s not a thing. It was a quick ride to Clifton. We parked in a lot full of cars I recognized. I was floating at this point, but I thought it was still just my birthday. Into the theatre we go. After hugging my friends and family, I took my seat next to Zach and excitedly started eating from the jumbo popcorn, anticipating 50 First Dates. After the second preview I looked at him, asked him if he wanted a bite and he shook his head at me with that same twinkle in his eye. That’s when I knew… mid-bite of popcorn. Three real trailers - and then, bang. The screen went black. And then the real show started. I was flooded with the memories of our first chapter together. When you fall in love music takes on a different meaning. She’s A Rainbow by The Rolling Stones will forever stop me in my tracks. “Will you marry me?” I didn’t even wait to stop and let him finish. I snatched that ring out of his hands faster than I could say, “Yes.” Thank you, everyone, for being a part of our Chapter Two. If you want to catch our engagement moment, you can check out the Gallery tab of our wedding website. - Caroline B