We met the modern way - on Bumble - but from the start, it felt like something timeless. Our first date was at Idlewild, a cozy cocktail bar where he was so nervous he barely said a word. Luckily, the second date made up for it and that’s when everything clicked. From that point on, we’ve been pretty much inseparable. Three weeks after meeting, he told me he loved me. Four months in, we moved in together. Since then, we’ve built a life that feels easy, even though we’re different in all the best ways. Our personalities, interests, and hobbies might not match perfectly, but somehow our lives do. He proposed at a dreamy rose garden and even though I’m notoriously hard to surprise, he pulled it off completely. He had my favorite flowers on hand, even though they were out of season, and when the moment came, I was so overwhelmed I blacked out (emotionally, not literally!) Thankfully, he had written a love letter for me to read and keep forever. These days, our little family includes a very small dog with a very big personality, Lulu, and a whole lot of laughter. We can’t wait to take the next step together and celebrate this chapter with all the people who’ve loved and supported us along the way.