In Salt Lake City, Tatum and Eric had spent years living just a block apart, yet somehow their paths had never crossed until a single swipe on a dating app changed everything. Their first date was on a rainy morning at Hub & Spoke, a cozy little breakfast spot that would soon become a special place for them. From the moment they sat down, it just clicked. The conversation was easy, full of laughter and little moments that felt like they’d known each other forever. What was supposed to be a quick breakfast turned into an eleven hour first date coffee, brunch, a spontaneous hike, and dinner to end the day. As the sun set behind the mountains, they found themselves sitting on a quiet rock overlooking the city, the sky painted in shades of gold and rose. That’s where they shared their first kiss simple, perfect, and full of promise. It was the start of something rare: a connection that felt instant, natural, and completely like home.

On August 31, 2024, Eric planned a simple stroll on a gorgeous, sunny day with the Golden Gate Bridge and the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop. The ring box felt way too obvious in his pocket, so he left it at home and kept nervously patting his pockets anyway, just to make sure the ring was still there. After walking along the trail, he found the perfect, quiet spot overlooking the water. With the ocean breeze in the air and the bridge behind them, Eric told Tatum how deeply he loved and appreciated her how much they’d already grown together, and how excited he was for everything still to come. Then, with a full heart, he asked if she’d spend the rest of her life with him. It was a quiet, beautiful moment just the two of them, completely present, surrounded by the kind of view that made it all feel even more surreal. Then came the phone calls, spreading the news to family and friends. And, in true Tatum and Eric fashion, the day turned into a full celebration brunch, a little shopping, happy hour, dinner, and hours of laughing, crying happy tears, and dreaming about their forever.