The countdown to forever begins.

Like many modern love stories, ours began with a swipe. At the end of July 2023, Shannon had only been on Hinge for a few days when he came across Keri's profile. He was immediately intrigued by the beautiful woman in the orange skirt and peekaboo blouse and knew he wanted to learn more about her. After matching, Shannon took his time replying to messages—maybe a little too much time! Not one to wait around, Keri decided to take matters into her own hands and asked for his phone number. Once we started texting, everything just clicked. What began as simple conversations quickly turned into endless texts, late-night chats, and excitement every time the other's name appeared on our phones. The connection felt so natural and effortless that before we even met in person, we both knew we had found something special. So, on August 9, 2023—before our very first date—we made it official. What started with a swipe became a friendship, a partnership, and ultimately a love story that led us here. And now, we're counting down the days until we say "I do."