Our story begins on December 17th, 2022 when our mutual friends got married in Waco, Texas. I had just finished a difficult semester of nursing school and was honored to be a bridesmaid in my friend's wedding. Bennett, a childhood friend of the groom, was a guest.

During the reception, I had taken a break in the bridal suite and had stepped out to find Bennett in the hallway. He overheard my friend and I's conversation and unknowingly added a remark to her and I. I don't remember this moment too well, but Bennett says he remembers the exact moment clearly.

Throughout the remainder of the reception, I was constantly trying to be in Bennett's "radius" on the dancefloor. I was always wondering if he was looking at me, or going to ask me for my number. Little did I know, Bennett was wondering the same thing. Bennett and I talked to each other off and on the rest of the evening and when it was time to leave ... he didn't ask for my number.

I returned to the bridal party's guest house and was immediately confronted with questions from other bridesmaids about the boy I was talking to the whole night. My friend April told me to give Bennett 24 hours to "slide into my DM's" and if he didn't, then I would DM him first.

24 hours passed and Bennett had followed me on Instagram, liked a few of my posts, but still did not DM me. Finally, I DM'ed him and he immediately responded with his number.

We had our first date ten days later at Pinewood coffee in Waco and spent 4 hours talking in a booth near the bar. I drove three hours that morning to meet him from San Antonio and went straight back to Dallas after coffee.

Bennett and I had our second date on NYE in 2022 in Dallas and we officially started dating after spending the whole day together! It had felt like I had known him forever and in my gut I knew he was the one. After that night, every Sunday (because Chick Fil A was closed), Bennett would drive up to see me for the day. We went on dinner dates, played mini golf, got Jeni's ice cream and went on so many walks.

From that night in December to now, we have been inseparable. We are both so excited to embark on this journey and spend the rest of our lives together.

We thank each and every one of you for your continued love and support.

Registry