Nous Nous Marions!

Robbie and Jane first crossed paths at Rodriguez High School when they were just sixteen. Their connection came through Robbie's cousin, Monique, who introduced them after Robbie came across a photo of Jane hanging out with her friends. Intrigued, they swapped social media details, and soon after, their conversations shifted to Snapchat. One evening, as the two were chatting, Robbie asked Jane what she was up to. "I'm going to a Billy Joel concert with my dad," she replied. Robbie, a little puzzled, responded, "Who's that?" Jane, taken aback by his unfamiliarity with the musician, shot back, "Send me your number, and I'll share some of his songs with you." Nearly a decade later, Robbie and Jane remain as deeply in love as they were when they were just sixteen. And now, they share something special: a mutual love for Billy Joel’s music, which they enjoy together as they look back on how their story began.

After spending an unforgettable week exploring Italy, Jane and Robbie’s next destination was Paris, France. They had a whirlwind last day in Italy, catching a late flight that left them exhausted, arriving in Paris at 3 AM. After getting settled into their Airbnb, they finally fell asleep, both eager to explore the new city. The next morning, still feeling the effects of their late arrival, Jane was focused solely on getting ready and being on time for their Classic Car driving tour. She was in her own little world, messaging the tour guide as if everything was perfectly on track. What she didn’t know was that Robbie had already been secretly communicating with the guide, devising a slightly different route to surprise her. Once they were in the car, the guide opened a bottle of Champagne for the two to share. Though they toasted to the adventure ahead, Robbie ended up drinking most of it — probably to calm his nerves. As the car weaved through the scenic streets of Paris, the city’s beauty took their breath away. As the tour drew to a close, the driver pulled over at an unexpected spot. Jane, too caught up in the moment to notice, was more interested in getting a cute picture with the classic car than questioning the location. Robbie, meanwhile, discreetly tipped the driver, waved goodbye and they crossed the street toward the Eiffel Tower to take in the views. As they strolled, Jane was careful to stay out of the way of a photographer and his subject. Then, in a split second, Robbie grabbed Jane’s hands, dropped to one knee, and asked her to marry him. Jane had always known the proposal was coming, but never imagined it would happen on their first day in Paris — and certainly not with a photographer already in place to capture the moment. Surprised but overjoyed, Jane knew in that instant that this was exactly how she would want it.