They met in the most unexpected way. Jaiden was in Dubai, Derek was in California, yet both had their Hinge locations set to Austin, Texas. One swipe right at the end of February changed everything. Their conversations quickly turned into hours of talking every morning and night, an effortless connection neither of them saw coming. Jaiden already had her return flight to the States booked for March. While she spent a few weeks in Florida before heading back to Texas, Derek realized he couldn’t wait another moment. He flew from California to Fort Myers for the weekend just to meet her. Only days later, on March 28th, 2025, they made it official and began dating. What followed was a whirlwind year of deep connection, unwavering love, and a relationship built firmly on their faith. With God at the center, they both knew this was forever. On October 26th, 2025, Derek got down on one knee and asked Jaiden to be his wife. And now, here they are, planning one of the biggest days of their lives.