Our story begins in 2019 on Friday the 13th. If you're superstitious, this is one of the "unluckiest" dates. Little did we know just how lucky this date would become...

We were going out to celebrate a friend's birthday. Neither of us had ever met, we just happened to know a few mutuals. But as soon as we officially met, there was something special.

Layla's first impression:

When I first saw Adam, it was his smile that caught my attention. He seemed so kind and genuine. We hit it off right from the start. I felt so comfortable around him. It was as though we had known each other for years. I knew this encounter was going to be the start of something special. My life was about to change for the best.

Adam's first impression:

I initially noticed Layla because she was a new face in my group of friends. I had never seen her before. She seemed so happy and was having the time of her life. Her energy had me gravitate toward her. We introduced ourselves and danced together the whole night. I knew since then that I wanted her in my life forever.

After this night, we talked every day. As the weeks went by we grew closer and closer. We had so much in common. Eventually, we met each other's families and on October 12, 2019 we made it official. Since then our lives have been nothing but adventures.

On October 28, 2020 we got engaged! We took a trip to the Grand Canyon and hiked down to the beautiful Indian Garden.

Layla's encounter:

I was memorized by the beauty of nature surrounding us. Especially the way the sun shined through the leaves, making them appear golden. I got my phone to take a picture and when I turned around. Adam was down on one knee proposing. I was filled with a variety of emotions, but ultimately joy. I was not expecting it at all. I didn't hesitate to say yes. I know wholeheartedly that Adam is who I want to spend the rest of my life with.

Adam's Encounter:

I wasn't nervous about proposing, but I was nervous about messing up. I wanted to find the perfect spot to propose. I made sure to keep the ring in my backpack since I had heard so many horror stories about rings falling out of pockets. Throughout most of our hikes, I spent them looking around for good spots. I wanted to ask her on a cliff, but I was afraid she might fall off from excitement, or that I might drop the ring (or perhaps I would fall off). On the second day, we hiked to the heart of the Grand Canyon. It was safe and there weren't any people around. This was the perfect spot. As she was taking pictures, I tried to quickly pull out the ring before she turned around. I hadn't planned out exactly what I was going to say, but I knew the words would come at the moment. When she turned around, I asked her to marry me. She immediately said yes. We often joke about this moment because she instantly took the ring out of the box, so I didn't get a chance to say a speech. But It's okay because she made it easier for me. This experience took some effort but seeing her happy made everything worth it. Her happiness brings me so much joy. I'm grateful to be able to spend the rest of my life with her by my side.

Our love for each other continues to grow each day. Thank you for taking the time to read our story and we look forward to having you all be a part of our special day!

Lots of love,

Adam and Laylany

L&A