They met online in 2017. What started as simple messages quickly turned into something more — late-night texts, shared playlists, sending each other songs that said the things they didn’t quite know how to say yet. Music became their language. Every lyric felt like a tiny thread pulling them closer. When they finally went on their first date, it didn’t feel like a first date at all. It felt like a reunion. Like they had somehow already known each other for years and were just picking back up where they left off. The day after that first date, they were casually talking on the phone when she mentioned her son had just gotten a new gaming system… and she had absolutely no idea how to hook it up. Without hesitation, he said he’d come over. He’d handle the wires. And he’d bring pizza. It was simple. Easy. Natural. They didn’t know it then, but that first date would be their last first date. Nine years later, they’ve built a life layered with laughter, resilience, late-night talks, shared dreams, and a whole lot of love. They’ve welcomed a daughter together and created a family that feels steady and strong. They’ve raised a son, navigated life’s seasons, and grown side by side. And while they’ve been together nearly a decade, they’ve never rushed the formalities. They’ve been busy building something real. On September 5, 2026, they won’t just be getting married.