The story of Megan and Sam began with a Hinge match in late November 2022. Their first date followed soon after in early December—Megan’s one and only Hinge date, and the last one Sam would ever need. After a short hiatus, they reconnected in March, and by April 2023, they had made their relationship official. From the very beginning, they discovered that the everyday challenges of life feel a little lighter when faced together. Through family heartbreaks, surprise downpours, and more car issues than either expected, they’ve found comfort, strength, and laughter in each other. They’ve learned to cherish the big moments and make the mundane ones special too. In June 2025, Sam pulled off the perfect surprise proposal by convincing Megan they were headed to Old Town Alexandria for a friend’s celebratory brunch. While she had her suspicions when Sam took a new route to their regular date spot, the white dress she wore was, indeed, a coincidence. The celebration was real—but it turned out to be for them. Surrounded by family at Virtue and Grain, they later learned that the spot held its own bit of magic: it’s where Sam’s parents had their very first date. Though their story only began a few years ago, each of you has played a part in it long before then—which is why they couldn’t imagine celebrating this day without you.