Eric and I met, like many great love stories, on Bumble. But what you might not know is that all of his profile pictures had him sporting short hair. So, imagine my surprise when we met for our first date and Eric walked in with his hair down to his shoulders! I may have been a little bit catfished—but in the best way possible.

That first date turned into hours of conversation, and before we knew it, we were seeing each other regularly, and planning vacations together. Over our first year of dating, we adventured to New York, Ireland, Las Vegas, North Carolina, Florida, Washington, and Georgia. While travel can often be stressful, Eric's calm demeanor and natural organization made everything feel effortless. With each new destination, I realized more and more that I had found not just a travel companion, but a partner for life.

Eric had asked me if I wanted to know when he was planning to propose, and after thinking it over, I decided I’d rather be completely surprised. On December 6th, he suggested we go downtown to look at the holiday lights, and I happily agreed. When he came home that evening, he asked if I wanted to change out of my leggings and black Nike sweatshirt. Naturally, I protested—no surprise there—and jokingly asked, “Why? Are you embarrassed of me?” He laughed and assured me, “Absolutely not.”

That night, he took me to the San Antonio Tower of the Americas, a spot that held a special place in our hearts because it was where we had one of our first dates. As we stood there, surrounded by the twinkling city lights, Eric proposed. It was simple, intimate, and completely perfect.

E&E

Wedding & Reception