Brad and I's journey began in September 2021 on Hinge. I was still new to Charlotte and, after a bit of coaxing from friends during a bachelorette weekend, I decided to give the app, Hinge, a try. Two weeks later, I had my first "match" with this boy named Brad. I thought his photos were outdated but cute. My wakeboarding photo caught Brad's eye quick, and his message about the lake sparked a conversation that just kept going! After about a week or so of messaging, Brad worked up the courage to ask me out on a date in person. Me being skeptical with the app, came up with some excuse to not go, but that did not phase Brad one bit. He just simply tried again the next week, and because of his persistence, I agreed to go! Our first date was at Sycamore Brewery on a Thursday evening after work. From the moment we met, the sparks flew! We bonded over wakeboarding and fantasy football, and Brad’s genuine charm made me feel completely at ease. Our date lasted 4 hours because we would not stop talking. Our second date, just a few days later, was a football filled 10-hour day, as we simply didn’t want to part ways. And now, here we are, three incredible years later, celebrating our love and the journey we’ve shared. Thank you for joining us on this special occasion!