Our love story began with a simple swipe—something I never expected would lead me to the man I’d spend forever with. Evan and I started texting for a few days, and before long, those messages turned into nightly FaceTime calls that I looked forward to more and more. It felt easy, natural, and exciting all at once. We picked a night for our first date, which turned out to be a night I had prior commitments with family later that evening. But after so many nights talking, neither of us wanted to wait any longer to finally meet in person. So we went on our first date at Rustic Kitchen… and it didn’t end there. Evan ended up coming with me to the event I had planned that night, and on our very first date, he met my mom, dad, aunt, and cousin Carly. I remember thinking how effortlessly he fit right in. And from that moment on, I think we both knew—our story was only just beginning. 🤍

What started as a normal beach day with my family turned into the most unforgettable moment of my life. We spent the day soaking up the sun, completely unaware of what was coming—well, I was unaware. As the afternoon wrapped up, we headed back to the house to get ready for a night out and our usual “family pictures.” Everyone dressed in shades of blue and white, which didn’t raise any suspicions for me at all. Family photos are basically a tradition for us—and if you know me, you know I never pass up a good photo moment. The only thing that felt a little strange was Evan wandering around with his shirt unbuttoned because “it was too hot.” I giggled and brushed it off, totally clueless about what was actually happening. When we arrived at the beach for pictures, my family suddenly split off in another direction while Evan took my hand and led me toward the entrance. That’s when my breath caught—I knew exactly what was happening. The wind blowing rose petals down the beach didn’t help him hide the surprise either! As we walked up the sandy path, I saw hearts placed in the sand—each one holding a special date from our relationship. They created a little trail leading us to one big heart waiting in the center of the beach. That’s where Evan stopped, looked at me with the sweetest smile, and got down on one knee. My heart was racing, and my “yes” was barely more than a trembling breath—but it carried a lifetime of meaning. It was perfect—romantic, thoughtful, and so very us. 🤍