Riley and Danielle, two Texans, inevitably found each other in New England of all places. After matching on Hinge, Riley asked me on a date to The Rushford and Son's Brewery in Upton, MA where we shared brews and Riley carried the team in Marvel trivia. Ever since then, we have been inseparable! We quickly bonded over exploring new parts of New England, ritual College Football Saturdays, and becoming involved at Lifesong Church. We have even dabbled into new hobbies such as, line dancing for Riley and golf for Danielle. Riley has also taken on the new role as Dog Dad to Danielle's Lab Mix, Jack! Over Christmas break 2024, we had the opportunity to spend some time in Texas meeting each other's families. While in Waller, Riley was given Mr. Garrison's blessing for my hand in marriage. In March of 2025, with the help of my friend Alli, Riley planned a surprise proposal at the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill. The surprise was a success and I said "YES"! Afterwards we celebrated at Arturo's Italian Restaurant and spent the evening on the couch FaceTiming all of our loved ones to share the exciting news. Since the engagement, we have celebrated our One Year Anniversary, taken engagement pictures in Maine, and Riley is being a good sport with all of my wedding DIY ideas. After becoming The Holder's in May 2026, we will spend a year in CT and then, God willing, make our way back to Texas! One thing is for sure, wherever we end up, it will still feel like home as long as we have each other. We can't wait to become The Holder's and celebrate with everyone that played a part in our love story! Love, The Future Holder's