We're getting married

Dillan and Amanda’s love story kicked off in 2021 at a UCF tailgate—brought to you by a mutual friend, Mikie (shout out to the real MVP) Amanda, fresh from a cardiology exam that had her questioning all her life choices, almost stayed home. But after some convincing (and perhaps the promise of some much needed beverages), she decided to go. Spoiler alert: It was a good call. Amid the beer pong games and several friends under the tent, Dillan and Amanda locked eyes. A brief conversation about Dillan’s UCF jersey sparked a connection, but Dillan’s shy nature kept things short. Little did he know, Amanda had already decided she wasn’t letting this guy slip away that easily. And little did she know, Dillan was somewhere in the crowd, mentally facepalming and thinking, "Great job, man... real smooth." When the tailgate ended, Amanda—ticketless but determined—somehow found (snuck) her way into the stadium, spotted Dillan, and plopped down right beside him. Coincidence? Destiny? Pure talent? We may never know. But one thing’s for sure—if you ask them, it felt like they were the only two people in that entire stadium. The next day, Dillan asked Amanda out for their first date, and that date quickly turned into hours of conversation, nonstop laughter, and a waiter who probably regretted letting them hang out past closing time. Since then, their love story has been a series of unforgettable moments—traveling, cheering on UCF football, and eating enough sushi to make a seaweed farmer retire early. From late-night study marathons to career wins, they've been each other’s biggest cheerleaders—celebrating the good times and tackling the tough ones From a random run-in at a tailgate to building a life filled with love, adventure, and way too many inside jokes, Amanda and Dillan are proof that sometimes fate just needs a gentle push (and maybe a dash of liquid courage to pull off a sneaky stadium entry).