A spontaneous weekend trip to St. Louis led to us meeting out on the town — on a night neither of us really planned to go out. From that chance meeting, everything changed. Despite the distance, we chose each other again and again, turning an unexpected weekend into a love story that only grew stronger over time. What began as an unexpected hello became forever, and we can’t wait to celebrate the next chapter with the people we love most.

Christmas is special to us, but Christmas 2025 will forever be our favorite. Stephanie was home in Texas celebrating with family, thinking it would be a normal Christmas. Meanwhile, Marcus was keeping a secret. He had booked an overnight flight from Hawaii to surprise her on Christmas Day, and she had no idea he was about to walk through the door. After the surprise, we all sat down to eat together. Once dinner was over, Marcus asked everyone to gather in the living room. In front of her family, a little nervous but very sure, he shared his heart, got down on one knee, and asked her to marry him. The easiest yes & the best Christmas we’ve ever had. ❤️