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Justin Kees

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Taylor Rich

October 10, 2026

Greenville, South Carolina
116 days116 d8 hours8 h35 minutes35 min2 seconds2 s

Our Story

People say when you know, you know. In our case, apparently our coworkers knew first.

They technically met while working for American Eagle in different cities. After Justin left the company, Taylor casually mentioned to her manager, Kaleah, that she was sad he had left because she had a crush on him. Her response? She texted him, "I found your wife." No joke…they still have the receipts. Since Justin lived two hours away, they spent a few weeks texting and getting to know each other. Then, as fate (and a little strategic planning) would have it, Taylor needed a bridesmaid dress for a friend's wedding. She just happened to schedule a dress appointment in Columbia, where Justin lived. When he asked when they were finally going to meet, she casually mentioned that she would be in town soon. They met for drinks at Art Bar, and from that moment on, they were pretty much inseparable. What started as one date quickly turned into spending every other weekend together. Before long, Justin moved back to Greenville, Taylor followed soon after, and the rest is history. What began with Kaleah’s wild text, a two-hour drive, and a conveniently timed dress appointment has led them here surrounded by the people they love most and getting ready to say "I do." Turns out she really did find his wife.