Tara was walking to her mailbox at The Evo Apartments in St. Louis. On the way back to her place she ran into a guy unpacking his super smelly hockey gear from his trunk. This guy was John. They chatted for a bit, exchanged numbers, and had coffee a few days later. Over the years they remained friends; shared some hellos at the local Whole Foods, Tara would text John a few times when she had a major tooth problem, and then John called Tara when he was hit by a car on his bike on her street. John was convinced she was "The One" from that 2018 summer night. But it wasn't until September of 2020 that Tara got it together and said she was ready for all that John had to offer!! After that point, they have been each other's rock, best friend, and companion. They share a love for the same foods, doing insane workout programs together and movie nights at home. John popped the question at an outdoor patio in the Central West End, the weekend of her 30th birthday! They spent the following week in Seattle and then bought their first house together that same month!! At the end of the summer in 2021, they took a trip to Montana for some great hiking (an unexpected 14 mi hike that brought them even closer as a couple haha) In the Winter of 2022 they spent a week in CO with Taras family, skiing and making some great memories with some amazing belly laughs! They have enjoyed spending time with Johns's mom in STL and some family dinners at his sister's house with his nieces and nephews!! They are looking forward to spending their special day together with everyone!