We met in Year 9 when we were 13, but didn’t become friends until a couple of years later. By Year 11, we were close mates, and that friendship stuck with us even after high school. Jai perfectly planned our first date. Dinner at Something and Social, games and photos at Archie Brothers, and a drink at a bar where he asked me to be his girlfriend. Since then, we've made countless memories together — weekends in Ohakune (our favourite place), road trips with friends, concerts, trying new food spots, and spending quality time with the people we love. Jai proposed at sunset on Point Chev Beach after a dinner date, with our friend secretly capturing the moment. It was natural, sweet, and perfectly us. Now we’re here — getting married and so excited for everything ahead.