we're getting married!

We first connected online, where Brandon came in hot with the texts—so much so that Courtney wasn’t entirely sure how this guy could already be so interested. After a few weeks of back-and-forth (and plenty of emojis), he finally convinced her it was time to meet in person. The plan was dinner at Church and Union in downtown Nashville, but with a last-minute twist, Brandon suggested starting at Stateside Kitchen. Courtney almost bailed, but luckily her roommate gave her the nudge she needed to go. Then came the valet disaster that left Courtney thirty minutes late. But when she finally walked in, Brandon already had an espresso martini waiting at the bar. Smooth move, right? From there, it was nothing but laughter, easy conversation, and food they barely remember because the company was so good. By the end of the night, it was clear this wasn’t just another first date. It was the beginning of something big… even if Brandon was basically halfway in love with Courtney before they’d even met.