Once upon a time, there was a young princess who went to an arts high school. Unbeknownst to her, she met her prince there for the very first time—and even developed a pretty big crush on him. (Don't worry, this is the tale of a badass princess. Not the classic damsel in distress.)

As fairy tales often go, life carried them in different directions. Years later, fate gave the princess a fleeting glimpse of her prince once more: she hopped on his bus without realizing who was behind the wheel, dressed in a dashing OC Transpo golf shirt. She didn’t even say hello. It had been a long day and she was carrying two heavy bags of groceries. But thankfully, the prince recognized her and called her back to chat.

Fast forward to the days of the pandemic. Out of the blue, the princess received a message from the prince asking to meet up. They chose the most magical of meeting places: the very high school where their paths had first crossed. Late at night, they set off on a neighbourhood walk. The prince brought the drinks, the princess brought the laughter, and together they wandered for hours, catching up on all that had happened over the last fifteen years.

Their first kiss came a little later—over a month after that unforgettable walk and a few tequila shots—but the spark that had been quietly waiting since high school was finally lit. From chance encounters to moonlit talks, their story has turned into a love that feels written in the stars.

And now, surrounded by the people they love most, Joy and Rigo can’t wait to begin the next chapter: their happily ever after (after the wedding anyway, they're pretty darn happy).