Once upon a time, in sunny Tampa, Florida, amidst the greens of Hunters Green Country Club, fate concocted a plan so delightfully unexpected that it would make even the most seasoned romantics blush.

It all began in 2021, a time when Hayley, two weeks on the job at the Country Club caught the eye of a certain golfer named Tim. Little did they know, their story was about to tee off. Tim, persistent and charming, embarked on a quest to win Hayley's heart, a journey that spanned from one golf tournament in March of 2021 to a fateful March day in 2022 when Hayley finally gave in to his charms.

Their first solo adventure, however, wasn't a candlelit dinner or a moonlit stroll. No, it was a quest to bring home a furry companion, Collins, the canine custodian of their love story. Picture this: Tim, willing to sacrifice half his Friday, chauffeuring Hayley on a two-hour ride to pick up Collins, an 8-week old puppy. Little did they know, Collins would become the true protagonist of their tale, and much to Hayley's dismay, a daddy's boy through and through.

Throughout 2022 and 2023 they navigated through dog parenting, and a new relationship as their bond strengthened, fueled by shared passions for Lightning hockey games and chicken wings at Fat Rabbit, their favorite restaurant.

And then came the proposal, with the collaboration of their closest friends. With the deception worthy of an Oscar, Tyler and Kristen lured Hayley into an unassuming Christmas card photoshoot.

After 300+ photos of Tyler, Kristen, and PJ, Hayley turned away, considering the next perfect shot, Tim, ring and Collins bandana in his pocket, knelt before her.

And so, dear friends, in the comedy of errors and the triumph of love, our story unfolds—a tale of two souls, united by laughter, shared adventures, and the delightful unpredictability of true love.

With hearts full of laughter and love,

Hayley & Tim

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