We first met back in the summer of 2011 through mutual friends. It was nothing big—just casual hellos, some small talk, and the occasional joke here and there. We were part of the same circle, but we never really hung out one-on-one. Looking back, we had no idea those simple interactions were the beginning of something much bigger. There’s this idea called the Red String Theory—the belief that two people who are meant to be together are connected by an invisible red thread. No matter the time, place, or circumstances, the string will eventually pull them together when the time is right. For years, that thread quietly did its thing. Fast forward to 2020, when the world slowed down and we both ended up on dating apps—mostly just for fun. One day, I came across Mark’s profile and thought, “Wait, is this real?” It felt unexpected, but somehow right. So I sent a message. That one message kicked everything off. We started talking on November 19, 2021, and pretty much haven’t stopped since. The connection felt natural, like we were picking up a conversation that had always been waiting for us. Our first official date was on December 3, 2022, at Lafarge Lake. We walked through the Christmas lights for hours, just talking and enjoying each other’s company. That night, something clicked—we both felt it. It wasn’t just a nice date; it felt like everything had finally lined up. Now here we are, getting ready to say “I do.” After all these years of being in each other’s orbit, we’re so excited to celebrate the love that found its way to us—thanks to a little curiosity, perfect timing, and maybe that red string after all.