Our story began on Hinge, of all places, where Tyler delivered a line about dogs, and Pamela fell for it. At the time, we were both in graduate school at UVA—Pamela getting her Master’s in Nursing, and Tyler in the world of physics. We had no idea that a simple swipe would lead to a connection that would change everything. Our first conversations were filled with curiosity and laughter as we discovered how much we had in common. Pamela was drawn to Tyler's inquisitiveness and quiet intelligence while Tyler admired Pamela's warmth and compassion. We quickly realized that we could talk about anything and everything, be it the stresses of grad school, our favorite hobbies, or the quirks of life in Charlottesville. After the first date, we both knew there was something special between us. We found ourselves building a relationship based on support, trust, and shared dreams for the future. Between late-night study sessions, cooking many meals together, spontaneous adventures around town, and endless conversations, we turned into not only partners but best friends. We pushed each other to grow and try new things and were there for each other during difficult times. We became each other's rock. Following graduation and an adventure in Italy, we moved in together in Downtown Richmond and started our careers. Pamela became a Labor and Delivery Nurse at VCU Medical Center while Tyler began work with Schnabel Engineering as a member of their construction phase team. After a year, we transitioned to suburbia and bought a house in Mechanicsville. In our time together, we have turned our house into a home, shared countless memories, and even adopted two adorable cats, who have snuck their way into every corner of our lives. We welcomed Mia, our quiet and mysterious one, into our family first, followed by Brooke, who brought curiosity and chaos. What started as a swipe on a dating app has turned into a life filled with love, true joy, and a sense of partnership that continues to grow with each passing day. As we take this next step of marriage together, we’re excited for the future and all the adventures that lie ahead—knowing that, no matter what, we’ll always have each other by our side.