Like many modern love stories, ours began with a dating app. Sutch had reached a place where he thought his dating chapter had come to an end, until his sister encouraged him to try just once more. Meanwhile, Victoria was fresh off a string of truly spectacularly bad dates. Having learned what she truly wanted and refusing to settle for less, approached dating with clarity and intention. Then came a profile. Victoria was drawn in by one simple thing: Sutch talked about family. Not in a vague, checkbox way, but in a way that felt genuine and grounded. That was the real reason she messaged him. Their first date was at Il Fornaio in Burlingame, and from that night on, something felt different. The conversation flowed easily, the laughter came naturally, and there was a quiet sense that this wasn’t just another date. Victoria knew early on that Sutch was someone special. Sutch felt the same. Within a few dates, they had stopped looking elsewhere, choosing instead to lean into what was unfolding between them. They spent those early months discovering one another through long drives, shared meals, and coastal views, from Half Moon Bay to Big Sur. With every conversation, their bond deepened, built on curiosity, comfort, and intention. What began gently grew into something steady and sure. And just as their love began to feel rooted, life asked them to be brave. Sutch moved to the UK for work, turning their relationship into a long-distance one. But distance never meant disconnection. Instead, it became a season of choosing each other across time zones and borders. They found ways to turn miles into memories. Thanksgiving was spent together in London and Manchester. They celebrated Victoria's birthday at Disneyland in Paris. They reunited again in April for their anniversary in Cancun, and once more that summer in Manchester, where Sutch proposed. Through daily calls, late-night FaceTimes, frequent visits, and honest conversations about the future, they built a love that felt unwavering and deeply intentional. What could have been a pause became proof of their commitment, trust, and shared vision for the life they wanted to build. What began as a quiet chance grew into a love shaped by patience, laughter, family, and faith. And now, with full hearts and deep gratitude for every step that led them here, Victoria and Sutch are so excited to begin the next chapter together.