In August 2023, two people opened a dating app and somehow—between the bad bios, awkward openers, and “wait... do I know this person?” moments—we found each other. It wasn’t love at first swipe, but it was something special.

Our first date was a little awkward (as all good love stories start) but surprisingly comforting. You know the kind—where the conversation flows, the silences aren’t weird, and you walk away thinking, "Huh… that felt different.”

Spoiler alert: it was.

Since then, life together has been one big co-op campaign—equal parts teamwork, laughter, and occasionally arguing over which movie to rewatch for the 20th time. We’ve discovered that we’re at our best when we’re building things side by side—whether it’s working together, gaming into the night, planning our next adventure, or simply bingeing the classics from our childhood (and yes, quoting way too many of them).

Fast forward to Universal Studios in Florida—where magic is real, butterbeer is flowing, and one of us (a proud Slytherin, thank you very much) got the surprise of a lifetime. Right there in the heart of Harry Potter Land, with wands nearby and tourists unknowingly third-wheeling, the question was popped… and the answer was an emotional, slightly tearful, 100% yes.

Now, we’re getting ready to start our greatest adventure yet—marriage.

We can’t wait to celebrate our weird, wonderful, and totally us love story with all the people who have supported, cheered us on, and maybe even swiped right on our behalf. Get ready for laughter, dancing, a few happy tears, and one unforgettable day.

(The picture above is the first picture we had ever taken together)