Our story began in the most natural way—through church. Between choir practices, song festivals, hikes, and social gatherings, our paths kept crossing. I first noticed Shandre at a song festival, but it was during a terrible Constantia Nek hike that she truly stood out to me. From that moment, I found myself searching for her at every event, hoping for another glimpse, another moment, hoping our paths would cross again. Then one beautiful sunny morning, she finally noticed me—and that’s where our love story truly began. What started in simple moments grew into something deep, real, and lasting. And now we stand ready to begin forever together.