It all began one fateful night in 2020, right outside a club on Granby Street, during a time when the world seemed to stand still. I was reluctant to go out, content with staying home, but my friends—my travel companions and fellow adventurers—encouraged me to step out for a night of fun. We were joking around, playfully seeing who could collect the most phone numbers. Little did I know, fate had an entirely different plan in store. Then I saw her. In that crowded street, my entire focus shifted. I looked at Kathryn and instantly knew she was the one—the woman I was destined to marry. I turned to my friends and confidently declared, “Oh nah, that one right there? I’m going to marry her.” Perhaps it was the drinks, or maybe it was sheer intuition, but in that moment, I meant every word. However, I quickly learned that our meeting was anything but smooth. Kathryn was skeptical about getting involved with someone whose job took him around the world, especially a guy with a one-year-old daughter. To make matters worse, in the midst of our conversation, I accidentally knocked her phone out of her hand, shattering the screen. Talk about strikes against me! Determined to make amends, I offered to pay for the damage. The next morning, I woke up to a Cash App request that left me momentarily confused. I sent her $1 along with my Instagram name, hoping it would start a conversation. Once I had my wits about me, I direct messaged her, and to my surprise, I managed to convince her to join me for a date at Bahama Breeze. Little did she know, my sister worked there and provided a generous discount—so there I was, trying to impress her with my “baller” lifestyle. On our first date, I told her with a grin, “You’ve got 37 days to get to know the real me,” as I prepared to leave for work in Japan. Honestly, I didn’t expect her to wait. But when I returned, there she was at the airport, beaming with anticipation. In that moment, everything shifted. I knew we had something special. From that point on, our lives began to intertwine in the most beautiful way. Kathryn shared her dreams of living independently, but the love we had fostered led her to create a home with me and our dog, Uzi. Slowly but surely, my once minimalist bachelor pad transformed into a cozy haven filled with her warmth and personal touches. We’ve grown together in ways I never thought possible. What started as a light-hearted night out transformed into a deep connection—built on laughter, shared experiences, and countless memories. Our families, while initially hesitant about us living together before marriage, eventually came to see the love we cultivated—a love that we both knew was meant to last. And now, here we are, on the brink of forever, preparing to say “I do” on June 7th. As we invite you to join us in celebrating this monumental step, we can’t help but reflect on our journey. It’s a tale of love at first sight, of life’s unpredictable paths leading us to one another, and of a future filled with shared dreams. We can’t wait to celebrate the beginning of our forever with all of you!