Sara and Nick’s love story began the modern way: on Hinge, where fate (and a helpful algorithm) brought them together. What first caught Sara’s attention was Nick’s profile claiming he loved coffee as much as she did. It wasn’t until later that she discovered his “love” of coffee was more of a… polite exaggeration. But by the time that truth came out, she was already hooked. Their first kiss came not at a candlelit dinner or on some grand romantic outing, but after a Lord of the Rings marathon — a setting made slightly less romantic by Sara’s unwavering love and sympathy for Gollum. Despite this, or perhaps because of it, the moment was perfect in its own way. What was instantly real, and only grew stronger, was their shared love of the things that truly matter: family, friends, and sweet treats. Whether they were celebrating life’s big moments surrounded by loved ones, or sneaking off for dessert just because, they realized early on that they were perfectly in sync in the ways that count. Somewhere along the way, their story gained a new (and very important) character: their dog, Winnie. What started as “just getting a dog” quickly turned into daily walks, couch cuddles, and a shared responsibility that made their life together feel even more complete. It didn’t take long for their little family to feel like exactly what it was meant to be. And as their days filled with laughter, celebrations, dessert runs, and plenty of Winnie snuggles, Nick quietly planned the next big moment. When he finally got down on one knee, it was perfect — a proposal that felt like a natural next chapter in the life they had already built together. Now Sara and Nick can’t wait to celebrate the next chapter of their story, full of love, family, friends, sweet treats, and one very happy dog, with everyone they cherish.