We met on Tinder. Reba had just gotten out of a relationship and wasn’t exactly thrilled about dating again, but her mom encouraged her to give it a try. Jared had also come out of a long-term relationship and was testing the waters. Neither of us was looking too hard—but fate (or the algorithm) had other plans.

Funny thing—Reba almost canceled the first date but Jared sent a simple, sincere message: “I’m really excited to meet you.” That did the trick. We met up at King G for dinner and drinks, and ended the night throwing darts and rolling dice at Chez Charlie. From that night on, we were pretty much inseparable.

It didn’t take long to realize we had a ton in common. We both grew up around Kansas City with loving families and both value our independence while staying deeply connected to our roots. We share a love of good food, tattoos, motorcycles, and meaningful conversations—and we’re especially good at traveling together, whether that means hopping on a plane to Greece or hunkering down for a Lord of the Rings marathon on New Year’s Eve.

Reba’s the spontaneous one, always game to try something bold. Jared’s a bit more cautious—but steady. She makes him braver. He makes her feel grounded and safe. That balance has shaped our relationship in beautiful ways from day one.

We’ve built a life full of little rituals and big adventures: cozy mornings with coffee and the NYT crossword, nights out at our favorite KC restaurants and quiet moments with our tiny dog Burt.

We talked about marriage pretty early on—there was no “big decision,” just a shared understanding that this was it. So when Jared proposed in Old San Juan, on a misty afternoon with Reba facing the ocean and a black diamond ring hidden behind his back, it felt natural and deeply right. She turned around, laughed, cried, and sat right down on his knee. It was perfect.

Now we’re excited to keep doing what we already love: traveling, celebrating, working on home projects, eating great food, supporting each other’s dreams, and showing up for the big and small moments alike. Marriage, for us, isn’t about changing what we have—it’s about honoring it. And celebrating it, big time.

R&J

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