Tom and Jess met in February 2021, after swiping right on each other a week or so earlier - not on tinder, but on an equally cringy dating site. Their first date was on a Sunday afternoon at Aquavue over juice and milkshakes! Tom shared his love of motorbikes and meats – which Jess appeared to be at least somewhat intrigued by. Jess shared her love of and passion for teaching - which Tom banked for future proposal plans. Over the coming weeks, Jess and Tom spent increasing amounts of time together – whether it was watching movies, late night icecream trips, boardgames or card games, phone chats or Jess dragging Tom around the shopping centre (which Tom convincingly made Jess believe he enjoyed!). While Jess was hesitant to label their relationship at first, she couldn’t deny their connection. Tom continually proved to be kind, patient, fun and funny – exactly what Jess needed. Equally, Tom loved Jess’ intellect, independence, playfulness and, most of all, her kind and caring heart. Tom’s [extravagant] proposal in March 2022 cemented their future together. While the order of their story isn’t what everyone would call traditional, Jess and Tom wouldn’t change a thing.