It all began on June 20, 2024, at The Moon’s Daughters rooftop bar. I (Monica) had arrived a little early for a speed dating event and decided to grab a seat at the bar. Little did I know, that one quiet moment would change everything. Josh almost didn’t go to the event that night. He debated skipping it altogether — but something told him to just go. The moment he walked in and saw me sitting there, he was glad he did. He thought I was gorgeous and immediately hoped I was part of the event. When he realized I was, he came up with a quiet plan: he would sit at the table right next to me so that, as the men rotated around the room, he’d be the last one I talked to. He wanted to end my night with a conversation that would stand out. And clearly, it did. Before we left the event, Josh didn’t wait for the organizers to send our matches through the app. He asked for my number directly — a bold move, but one he’s very glad he made. Not long after the event ended, my car broke down and I spent the rest of the night dealing with tow trucks. I never even logged onto the speed dating app to confirm any matches. If Josh hadn’t asked for my number in person, our story might have ended before it began. But thankfully, that night was just the beginning.

Six months later, Josh brought everything full circle with a surprise I’ll never forget. He told me we were going back to The Moon’s Daughters rooftop bar (where we first met) to celebrate his friend Christine’s birthday. I didn’t suspect a thing — until we arrived. As soon as I walked in and saw our closest friends and family gathered there, I knew exactly what was happening. At the very spot where we first met, with the same stunning view and now so much shared history between us, Josh got down on one knee. Surrounded by love and memories, he asked me to spend forever with him. And I said yes — to love, to laughter, to all the chapters still to come.