In the Spring of 2023, two strangers met online not knowing that a simple conversation would lead to a lifetime together. What began as casual online messages soon turned into long conversations neither of them wanted to end. Before long, they planned their first date at a local restaurant, and from that very evening, everything felt easy, warm, and completely natural. They quickly discovered how much they had in common, from their love of board games, movies, and trips to Disneyland to the way they naturally brought out laughter and joy in each other. Shania introduced Carter to her love of music, which slowly turned into concert nights they both looked forward to. Carter shared his love of video games, where cozy gaming evenings became one of their favorite ways to relax together. Somewhere in between, they realized they also shared a love for traveling, exploring new places, and making memories they will always hold close. As they look ahead, Shania and Carter are filled with deep gratitude for the serendipitous beginnings of their love, how something as simple as a dating app quietly aligned their paths. What began as a small swipe became a life changing connection, and they now step forward with hearts full of excitement for the beautiful life they will continue building together, rich with love, laughter, and endless adventures.

Shania always had a feeling. With an inquisitive mind and an instinct for spotting clues, surprises were never easy to pull off…and Carter knew that. So, Carter did what any determined future husband would do…he called in reinforcements. The story? The boyfriend of Shania's best friend was supposedly “planning” a surprise of his own to make their relationship official and requested Shania to help him. Shania was secretly given just enough details to believe she was planning a girls’ getaway to take her friend out for a special weekend; never knowing the trip was part of a carefully crafted ruse. Believing she was in on the secret, Shania sold the story by telling her friend they were headed to the wineries with an Airbnb stay. What made it even sweeter was the role reversal. Shania believed she was carefully keeping a secret from her friend, helping her dress up, being nonchalant and guiding her toward a special weekend away, but in reality, her friend knew the truth all along and was quietly playing her part. When they arrived at the Airbnb, Shania was handed a card. As she read it, everything shifted as the card explained that this day wasn’t about anyone else…it was all about Shania. Inside the Airbnb, she found a beautiful dress, shoes, and flowers waiting just for her, along with a note asking her to change and follow the path outside. With her heart racing, she stepped into the moment. At the end of the path, beneath a majestic tree were glowing candle lights, rose petals, sweet violin music, and Carter standing ready to ask the biggest question of his life. And in that perfect moment, surrounded by love, intention, and a little bit of magic, Carter asked Shania to be his forever.