Darryl and Deja first crossed paths on a warm summer night in Tuscaloosa back in 2021. Both were students at the University of Alabama — Roll Tide! — just trying to make the most of their summer break. That night, their friends insisted they come out for a casual night at a local spot called High Tide. Neither of them really felt like going out, but sometimes the best things in life happen when you least expect them. As soon as Darryl walked in, he spotted Deja sitting in the corner, laughing with her friends. Something about her instantly caught his eye and Deja, despite trying to play it cool, had definitely noticed him too. The two kept stealing glances all night, both silently daring the other to make the first move. Eventually, Darryl broke the standoff. He walked up with a grin and said, “You gonna act like you ain’t see me?” — and just like that, everything changed. What started as a random night out quickly turned into something real. Over the past four years, Darryl and Deja have shared countless memories, traveling to new places, adopting their sweet dog Bambi, and even moving to Maryland to start a new chapter together. Through every adventure, challenge, and quiet moment in between, they’ve grown stronger, not just as a couple, but as best friends. Now, they can’t wait to celebrate their love with all the people who’ve supported them along the way as they step into forever — hand in hand, husband and wife.