We're getting married!

Richard and I met the modern way – on Hinge. He caught my attention with a virtual rose, and we spent weeks chatting before planning our first date. Then, two days before, the dreaded cancellation message arrived. Enter my best friend, Mark, who, over happy hour wine, declared, 'What's one drink?' He seized my phone and suggested a casual meet-up at Bru, a local beer garden. It was a freezing November night, but the fire pit warmed us up, along with the endless laughter and shared embarrassing stories. We were both convinced it was a 'no expectations' kind of date. But then, as the night ended, Richard asked, 'Can I kiss you?' And just like that, everything changed. We drove to the wharf, too cold to leave the car, but perfectly content to talk and laugh. That night, I realized I'd found someone truly special, someone who made me feel completely comfortable from the start.