We first met in 2018, thanks to a dating app and a bit of luck. Henry was on the verge of deleting the app after a string of terrible dates, and Tommy was driving home from a work trip, debating whether to send a message before or after the drive. Thankfully, he sent it before. Our first date was a simple but perfect evening at an Italian restaurant. Henry confidently ordered a bottle of wine, which completely surprised Tommy—he had no idea people actually did that! We ended the night with gelato and talked for hours, both of us leaving with that “this could be something special” feeling. That feeling only grew. A few months into dating, Henry shared his dream of moving to Spain. It was a big decision—one that could have ended our relationship—but instead, it brought us closer. Tommy joined Henry for a month in Spain, and while our time there was beautiful and unforgettable, it also taught us what it meant to navigate life’s challenges as a team. Over the years, we’ve built a life together full of love, laughter, and plenty of adventures. We’ve lived everywhere from Altadena to West Hollywood to Beverly Hills, adopted our dog Latke, and later inherited Freddy after Tommy’s mom Deni passed. Now, we’ve found our home by the beach in Redondo, where we spend our time enjoying the ocean breeze and planning our next trip. The proposal was perfectly us—equal parts thoughtful and funny. For Henry’s 30th, Tommy put together a belated birthday celebration with dinner at one of our favorite spots, Bestia, a rooftop movie, and ending the night with a stay at the Mondrian. As soon as we got to the room, Henry ran to the bathroom (priorities!), and when he came out, Tommy was there with a ring—though it took a minute to realize it was the ring. Once it clicked, the answer was an easy yes. We’ve been each other’s partner through every stage of life—through moves, losses, new jobs, and new beginnings. We’re so excited to celebrate this next chapter with you, surrounded by the people we love most.