Like many people these days, we met on a dating app. Neither of us was expecting anything serious, but one message about murder mystery shows turned into hours of conversation! It felt right and easy from the start. A few days later, Lydia invited herself over to Payton’s place. She brought her dog, Ava, partly for a playdate and partly as a backup plan in case things got sketchy (thanks Ava). Otto, Payton’s puppy, was just four months old, so the house was full of energy right away. It was chaotic with the dogs, but "maximum chaos" was the plan! That night had all the ingredients for a total mess. Two rowdy dogs, unexpected metal music, and a roasted jalapeño that nearly knocked Payton out. But instead of falling apart, we ended up laughing. A lot. Something just clicked for both of us. Since then, life has been full of things we love -- late-night takeout, murder mystery marathons, adventures with our dogs, opening our own antique shop, moving across the country, discovering our new area and creating a home together. We meet somewhere in the middle, and it just makes sense. Now we’re getting married!! We’re so excited to celebrate with the people who mean the most to us. Thanks for being part of our story!