We first crossed paths at our alma mater, the University of Georgia. On a sunny afternoon at a pool party, a bright orange bathing suit caught his eye. He didn’t work up the courage to say anything that day, but as fate would have it, that brief moment left a lasting impression.

 Weeks later, we connected online and he instantly remembered me from the pool party. After just a day of chatting, he asked my favorite cuisine. When I said Mexican, he planned our first date around it within the same week. That thoughtful start set the tone for our journey together. We share a love for traveling and have explored incredible destinations like St. Lucia, Curaco, and Mexico. From tacos to travel, we’ve shared adventures across countries, countless laughs, and a million little moments that made us fall in love. Through it all, we know this: we are the answer to each other’s prayers. Rooted in faith, our love is a testament to God’s perfect timing. Now, we can’t wait to start our greatest adventure yet—spending forever together!

Months of planning led up to the most unforgettable night of our lives. Knowing that Christmas is her favorite time of year, I knew it would be the perfect season to ask the biggest question of all. To her, it was just another date night—but to me, it was the night that would change everything. We wandered hand in hand through the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, surrounded by the sparkle of Christmas lights. As I thought about our journey and the countless moments that made me fall in love with her even more, I knew this was it. Since she loves taking pictures, I made sure we’d capture the moment forever. I pointed out a man with a camera—who she thought was just a photographer at the gardens, but in reality, I had hired him to capture every second. In that magical setting, I shared how grateful I am for the life we’ve built together, and reminded her this was our very last moment as boyfriend and girlfriend. Then, I asked her to marry me. Through happy tears, she said “yes!” but the surprises weren’t over. Just around the corner, our family and friends were waiting to celebrate with us on a rooftop overlooking the city. That night was filled with joy, laughter, and love—and it marked the beginning of our forever.