Michael and Nelly’s love story began like all great tales with a mutual friend playing matchmaker back in 2018. At first, romance wasn’t on the table for both parties, so they kicked off a solid friendship. Their bond grew stronger through shared memes and heart-to-heart talks about life and the future. As time flew by, they became best of friends, even FaceTiming to catch up. Though they were miles apart and had never met in person, their connection was undeniable. Fast forward to December 2022: Michael, after work, called Nelly with something big to say. Thinking it was their usual gossip session, Nelly didn't think much of it. That evening, he finally spilled the beans! He wanted to take their friendship to the next level and asked Nelly out on a date! Nelly was floored and needed time to think and pray about it. After some soul-searching, she said yes, and the duo decided it was time to meet face-to-face. Michael flew Nelly out to Virginia, and when they finally met in person, sparks flew. The chemistry was undeniable. They spent some months visiting each other and they officially decided to become a couple. Fast forward to July 29, 2023, Michael made a grand gesture and asked Nelly’s father for his blessing to marry her. Her dad handed over "the list" (you know the one!), and on August 6, 2023, Michael popped the big question. Nelly said YES! And now, you're invited to their wedding! From the moment Michael asked Nelly out, he knew he wanted to marry her, and now their forever story is about to begin.