We grew up in the same town and even went to the same high school—but somehow never crossed paths. It wasn’t until the world slowed down in 2020 that we finally connected, thanks to our mutual friend Michael. During those quarantine days, we’d both hang out at Michael’s house, until one day he secretly started playing matchmaker. Without telling either of us, he encouraged Tyler to send a simple Instagram message: “Hope you get home safe!” From that moment on, we never stopped talking. Our first date was a beach picnic with just the two of us, some wine, and a lot of laughs. Almost five years later, Tyler proposed in that same exact spot! Now we can’t wait to celebrate this full-circle love story with all the people who mean the most to us!