We met at Bossa Nova while celebrating Dylan’s birthday — he would later become the best man. As the night drew to a close, Josh had already ordered an Uber to go home, but Dolene wasn’t about to let a good thing slip away. With a bold smile, she cancelled the ride. In that moment, Josh knew in his heart that he would one day marry this woman. The rest, as they say, is history.

It was time for the biggest question of Josh’s life, and he was a complete bundle of nerves. He took Dolene to one of her favourite West Coast beaches , the perfect place for romance, panic, and overthinking. Dolene thought it was just another relaxing day. Josh knew he was about to attempt the emotional Olympics. They settled under the umbrella when Josh realized he had left the ring in the car. Naturally. Sweating like he’d sprinted there, he marched to the car and back, giving himself a full pep talk. And yes, at that point, he still remembered all his lines. Trying to act normal, he asked Dolene to take a walk, even though his legs felt like jelly. At the end of the beach, he pulled her into a hug to steady himself, then dropped to one knee… and that’s when every perfectly rehearsed word vanished into thin air. Still, through the nerves and silence, he managed to ask the question. Dolene’s eyes filled with tears, then she said yes.