We're getting hitched!

A little-known fact… we met on the very first day of our Master’s program. Yup, it was an awkward, university-led pub quiz at UCL’s student bar. Between the sticky floors, loud music, and a room full of postgrads who barely knew each other, there was also the small issue… no seats left when one of us (Diana) and her roommates arrived. So naturally, they wedged themselves onto a table with some strangers. One of those strangers (Sean) was asked if he’d mind sharing his seat. Was it love at first sight? A cinematic, fate-sealed moment? Not exactly. It was just two awkward people forced to share a chair because the bar was packed. Second Encounter (Slightly Less Awkward): Fast forward a little, and we crossed paths again at Diana’s 2018 Friendsgiving party. A mutual friend had invited Sean, and while we vaguely remembered some passing waves on Gower Street, this was the first time we actually hung out. It was a wild night (yes, the cops were called), and in the midst of the chaos, there was flirty banter, a compliment about a Harry Potter ankle tattoo, and someone running their fingers through someone else's wavy hair (you can guess who did what). But nothing happened. Not for months. We kept orbiting each other in the same friend group, turning up at the same parties, and gradually realised “Hey, I really like being around this person.” In the age of dating apps and short attention spans, finding someone who makes you laugh, lets you be completely yourself, and doesn’t make anything feel complicated is rare. But with each other, it all felt effortless. The Margarita Master Plan: Once we both figured out the feelings were mutual, we ran into a slight problem: we were two socially awkward nerds with zero game. Neither of us wanted to be the first to say anything. Enter the plan. Knowing Diana’s deep love for margaritas, Sean casually floated the idea of starting an Instagram page called Metropolitan Margarita, dedicated to rating the best margaritas in London. (Side note: Sean likes margaritas, but he doesn’t love them, so this was a commitment.) Naturally, Diana was all in. We made it to precisely two margarita spots in Soho before realising the whole thing was just an excuse to hang out more and eventually make out. (Sorry, Moms.) Spoiler: It's Love Trying to sum up what we love most about each other in a few lines is impossible. But here's the short version: we bring out the best in each other. Whether it's Sean’s unshakable calm or Diana’s chaotic energy, we’ve found in each other someone who is equal parts grounding and inspiring, hilarious and wise, comforting and surprising. We love parallel playing. We love rewatching Seinfeld an unhealthy number of times. We love collecting mugs from every country we visit. We love our silly nicknames and inside jokes; we’re equally happy staying in to binge-watch Traitors or dancing until 2 AM in some loud, sticky-floored bar. Let’s Party! Thank you all for being part of our love story! We want our wedding to reflect us, which means it will be full of laughter, fun, goofiness, and a healthy dose of chaos. We’ve always said we want our wedding to feel like one big party. So, no, our wedding might not have all the traditional formalities. But as long as you’re merry, having fun, and preferably a little drunk, we’ll consider it a success. Can’t wait to see you on the dance floor. 🍸✨