We met Halloween weekend in the valley in 2011. I was 23 and Arthur was 21. Neither of us were looking for love, but Arthur’s ridiculous costume as an x-rated Knight to Remember was right up my humor alley. We conversed briefly, realized we lived walking distance from each other and agreed to meet at the same bar the following night. The friendly local bartender proceeded to play us fools making us both think the other one was interested. We became friends and continued meeting at the bar, getting lunch, seeing movies, and within less than 2 months we found ourselves holding hands and actually beginning to like each other in the way that the matchmaker had planned for. We became inseparable in the beginning of 2012, adopted our Lila Bean in 2013, and moved to West Hollywood in 2015. Now here we are, almost 10 years later, finally becoming husband and wife! We know you have all be waiting!

Arthur didn’t tell anyone the day he had planned that Friday, but he did tell me that he had the day off and to choose one of my desired hiking spots. We got dressed for our adventure and drove to the Pacific Palisades to hike at Inspiration Point Trail. We made our way up the mountain, Arthur was trying to hold my hand, take his time, and there I was power walking around other groups and thinking how strange it was that he was trying to hold hands on a hike. We got to the top of the hike with a beautiful view of the Pacific Ocean, and Arthur made the biggest move of his life. He proceeded to say beautiful words, get down on one knee, and presented me with the most stunning ring. I of course said yes and Arthur turned me around to show the photographer who had been capturing the entire hike and proposal. We hugged and kissed and made our way down the hill hand in hand. Arthur had flowers in the trunk of his car and reservations for a romantic dinner. We celebrated the night away with champagne, cocktails, and delicious food!