It all began on September 16th, when a cute guy texted me to ask if I was free for dinner at our college cafeteria. I almost had to turn him down — I already had dinner plans — but fate had other ideas. The restaurant I’d booked accidentally overbooked and canceled my reservation. So instead, I said yes.

That evening, we talked for hours over dinner, completely lost in conversation. From that fateful night on, we’ve been inseparable.

Even with COVID restrictions that fall, love found its way. In the autumn of 2020, amid uncertainty and distance, we found something certain — each other. After graduating from the CIA, we spent a few years navigating long distance, making the most of FaceTime dinners and virtual date nights. The miles between us only made our connection stronger — and our love deeper.

In 2023, TJ moved to Virginia, and we finally began the next chapter side by side.

From a simple campus dinner to a life full of shared meals, laughter, and late-night takeout runs, our journey has been the sweetest recipe. We can’t wait to continue writing our story together — and we’re so excited to celebrate it with you!