Tudette & Timothy Some love stories begin with fireworks. Ours began with a saved seat. We met at work — just two coworkers who quickly became each other’s favorite part of the day. Every shift, we’d quietly reserve a seat for the other, just to sit side-by-side and share a few laughs between tasks. Even when our shifts changed, we’d find moments — even just a few hours — to see each other and connect. At first, we were just friends, but deep down… something was already unfolding. After the company closed its doors, our new beginning quietly opened. One day, Tim told me something that stayed with me: He said he didn’t pursue me too quickly because he’d rather have me in his life as a friend forever than risk losing me completely if things didn’t work out. And yes, as the princess I am — that was straight out of a fairytale. I’ll never forget the first gift he gave me. He was excited and nervous all at once — hoping it would be good enough, worried it wasn’t fancy enough. But here’s the thing: I’m not a vain girl. I just take good care of myself — and he knew that. He also knew that anyone coming into my life needed to meet me where I already stood. And he tried. That’s what mattered most. (For the record: I am a jewelry girlie. He caught on quick. 😉) Fast forward five years, and Tim planned the surprise of a lifetime. Let me tell you — you do not want to see our proposal video! I was home, wig off, in full lounge mode. He called me upstairs like it was nothing. And there it was — the camera, the ring, and this man I love, asking me to marry him. I had absolutely no idea. It was his best-kept secret — and it was perfect. Now, here we are. Nine years from the day we met, standing on the edge of forever. We’ve grown, we’ve had our differences, and we’ve seen each other through so many seasons. But his love, his loyalty, and his character — those things have always spoken louder than anything else. And that’s why I said YES. And why I’ll keep saying yes, every single day. We are so deeply in love. We couldn’t be happier. And we can’t wait to say I do. Celebrate this new chapter — one of the happiest moments of my life — with us. With love, Tudette & Timothy 🤍