We first met at a mutual friend’s birthday, but it wasn’t until we ended up in the same class—both choosing seats in the front row—that we really started to get to know each other. What began as a familiar face quickly turned into something more. After a game night with friends, it didn’t take long to realize there was something special between us. The very next day, we went on our first date—and from that moment on, we’ve been inseparable. When it came time to propose, he made sure it was a day to remember. He told me to have my hair and nails done and to be ready by 3 o’clock—but I had no idea what was coming. He took me to a beautiful botanical garden in Charlotte, where we spent the afternoon walking, talking, and dreaming about our future together. Then, under a gazebo, he asked me to marry him. Overcome with emotion and happy tears, I said yes—and the rest is history.