Tim and Stephanie's paths crossed on Bumble in 2021, and after a few days of chatting, they stumbled upon a remarkable coincidence. Both had independently booked mid-week trips to Myrtle Beach, SC, and their schedules aligned in a way that seemed almost too good to be true. Two weeks later, they found themselves in the same coastal town, each with their own plans. Stephanie was celebrating her friends Jackie and Kate's birthday with a girls' trip, while Tim was visiting family. As fate would have it, Stephanie's cousin Liz played matchmaker, informing Stephanie that Tim was heading to the very house where the girls were staying. A night of laughter, adult beverages, and a midnight dip in the pool sealed the deal, and Tim was invited to join the group for a beach day the following day. As they spent their first day together, Tim and Stephanie waded into the ocean, feeling the waves wash over them. It was as if they were two fish swimming in the same sea, their connection growing stronger with each passing moment. The serendipity of their meeting, combined with the joy of their shared experience, left them both wondering if this chance encounter might just be the start of something special.

In the same town Tim and Steph met, Myrtle Beach, a romantic proposal unfolded, orchestrated with meticulous planning and a dash of spontaneity. Tim and Stephanie had embarked on a summer vacation, eager to spend quality time together. Little did Stephanie know that Tim had a secret plan up his sleeve. To avoid raising suspicion, Tim pretended to be uninterested in their trip to Myrtle Beach. His nonchalance created a sense of normalcy, allowing him to work behind the scenes on his proposal. A few days into their vacation, Tim casually mentioned that the gas station they were filling up at was near the house where they had first met. Stephanie's eyes lit up with excitement when presented the opportunity to relive their first date. Upon arriving at the house, Tim and Stephanie retraced their steps, taking the same walk around the neighborhood they had on their first date. As they strolled, memories flooded their minds, filling them with a sense of nostalgia and affection. "To capture the moment;" Tim had carefully planned a photo opportunity insisting that Stephanie pose first, unaware that when they swapped places, she would find him on one knee. Stephanie was completely caught off guard and overwhelmed with emotion. In that moment, time seemed to stand still, asking for her hand in marriage Tim's heart pounded with anticipation, tears of joy streamed down her face as she whispered, 'Yes!'