How did Noah and Heidi meet? Well… that’s a funny one. They might tell you they were introduced by their best friends, Collin and Jill, who were mid-situationship at the time. But in reality? Tinder gets the credit. Noah caught Heidi’s eye because Collin was standing next to him in his profile picture, which sparked a conversation and eventually led to a double date—kind of. In a bold move, Noah FaceTimed Heidi out of the blue before their first date, hoping to break the ice. What was meant to be a quick call turned into an easy, flowing conversation that made them both feel like this might be something special. They had plans to meet at El Cerro for a double date, but Collin backed out last minute. Jill, being the good sport she is, came along anyway—as the third wheel on what turned out to be Heidi’s first date with her future husband. It didn’t take long for things to click. Just a month and a half later, their relationship was official. During their senior year of college, post-COVID life allowed them to spend lots of time together between Chapel Hill and Raleigh. Noah convinced Heidi to finally watch The Office—a show she had always resisted. The two found a shared hobby: going out to eat. Heidi takes photos of all their shared meals, and Noah rates the food and experience (with great seriousness). For their one-year anniversary, they compiled the photos and ratings into an album that still sits in their home today. With each date, they got to know each other more deeply—learning each other’s quirks, favorite foods, and go-to orders, but more importantly, building a rhythm of laughter, conversation, and shared moments that quietly laid the foundation for the life they were creating together. After a year of living just 30 minutes apart, Heidi moved to Greenville for OT school, and the mid-distance chapter began. For two years, they traded weekend trips and made the most of their time together—picnics at Dorothea Dix, beach days, frisbee golf, and road trips. Somewhere in there, Heidi adopted Stella, a middle-aged cat who instantly bonded with Noah (despite him not being a cat person). Her favorite spot? Noah’s belly. Eventually, the trio moved to Charlotte to begin their next chapter together as a family. When they planned a trip to Italy over their four-year anniversary, Noah knew it was the perfect opportunity to propose. Everyone around them seemed to know, too—except Heidi. “No,” she’d insist, “we haven’t even looked at rings.” Little did she know, Noah had been planning for months. They spent six days exploring Venice and Cinque Terre—eating pasta, wandering cobblestone streets, and soaking in every view. Their anniversary passed, along with plenty of perfect photo ops and romantic Italian sunsets… but still no ring. Then, on the very last day, in Lake Como, Noah got down on one knee. If you know Heidi, you know it’s nearly impossible to surprise her—but Noah pulled it off. He even coordinated a photographer to capture the moment without Heidi catching on. They celebrated over an authentic Italian dinner... and then again at the train station with Five Guys. They say opposites attract—but Noah and Heidi prove that shared quirks make the best match. They’re textbook overthinkers, devoted planners, and each other’s greatest teammate. And now, they can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with all of you.