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We’re getting married!

Hayden Wendler

&

Samantha Thompson

April 25, 2026

Phoenix, AZ
17 days17 d21 hours21 h5 minutes5 min52 seconds52 s

Our Love Story

Every great love story begins somewhere — ours started at The Rogue Tomato. I was 16, and Hayden was 18, two teenagers working side by side without realizing that life had already begun weaving our story together. What started as friendship came naturally — laughter shared between shifts, long conversations, and a connection that felt effortless from the very beginning. As time passed, life led us in different directions, and we lost touch for nearly two years. But as fate would have it, our paths weren’t meant to stay apart. One day, out of the blue, Hayden reached out. We met again at Raising Cane’s, and from that moment on, everything fell back into place — as if no time had passed at all. That day was the beginning of forever. In May 2026, we will celebrate eight beautiful years together — years filled with growth, laughter, and unwavering love. Two years ago, we found our perfect home and built a life that reflects us in every way. Our home is filled with love, warmth, and the happy paws of our beloved dog, Gucci, who is truly the heart of our little family. Together, we cherish life’s simple joys — cooking home-cooked dinners, wandering on evening walks, discovering new restaurants, and spending cozy nights playing board games. It’s in those quiet, everyday moments that we find the magic of our love — the kind that feels like home. What began as two young hearts meeting by chance has grown into a lifelong promise — one built on friendship, laughter, and the kind of love that only deepens with time. 🤍

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