So, one of my besties, who's also rocking a bridesmaid dress, decided to play Cupid. She basically tossed my Instagram into the universe, and a random dude caught it. He slid into my DMs, we chatted, you know, the usual. But then? Things got weirdly… good. Like, 'wait, is this actually happening?' good. That's not even the beginning of our story. The night before my 20th birthday, I was celebrating with friends at The Pike in Long Beach, CA. As the evening wound down, I caught the eye of a familiar stranger—Derrick, who had wandered into the same ice cream shop. I couldn't help but notice his nervous, yet glowing, smile. After a formal, in-person introduction, he asked, 'Can I treat you to some ice cream?' Anyone who knows me knows I never turn down food—it’s clearly the way to my heart. We chatted easily, the connection instant. It felt as if I’d known him forever, as if the universe had perfectly timed our meeting. The next day, he asked me on a date! It was only then that we discovered a crazy coincidence—we lived a block away from each other. What began as a sweet, unexpected meeting blossomed into something deeper. From that night on, our love grew with each shared laugh, every small moment together, and the knowledge that sometimes, life brings two people together at exactly the right time. Now, seven years later, our bond is a testament to that magical, unplanned moment—the night I turned 20 and met the love of my life. -S.B The first time I saw Sydnea in Long Beach, I knew. It wasn’t a guess, a hope, or a maybe—I knew I’d marry her. There was something in her smile, something in the way she carried herself, that told me my life had just changed forever. The night before her 20th birthday, fate brought us together. A random run-in turned into an ice cream date, the sweetest way to celebrate the woman who would become my world. From that moment on, we were inseparable, diving into adventures, chasing dreams, and building a life where love always came easy. No drama, no doubts—just us, pushing each other forward, believing in each other, and proving that we are each other’s greatest good luck charm. -D.B