It all began in May of 2022, when Erin and Nick first started talking. Just a month later, they met for their very first date at Mythical Coffee Roasters in Gilbert, Arizona. Nick drove over 45 minutes just to see Erin—an early sign that this was going to be something special.

The coffee date went so well that Nick suggested they continue the evening at O.H.S.O., a nearby dog-friendly brewery. It turned out to be the perfect plan—Erin had brought her dog, Fortune, along for the ride. She wanted to make it clear from the start: she and Fortune were a package deal. Nick didn’t flinch. In fact, he embraced it. From that moment on, the three of them were practically inseparable. It was one of those magical moments that felt a lot like love at first sight.

At the time, Erin and Nick lived about 45 minutes apart, but distance didn’t stand a chance. They traded weekends, took turns making the drive, and made Wednesday night date nights their weekly ritual. Over the next two years, their lives became more and more entwined—with Fortune always by their side, supervising every step.

Then, on a sun-drenched summer day—June 21st, 2024—Nick got down on one knee at the Desert Botanical Garden and asked Erin to be his forever. She said yes. 💍

E&N

Wedding Day