Late summer of 2023 marked the start of a new chapter for Romeo and I. We had just moved into our house in Harvest and were settling in—hanging pictures on the walls (sorry, Dad), rearranging furniture, and sorting through years of clothes that had traveled across four different states. Amidst all the chaos, one seemingly simple household chore ended up changing our lives forever: mowing the yard.

Now, to be clear, the issue wasn’t the mowing itself—it was the absurd number of bugs that seemed to thrive in the South. After three weeks of avoiding the backyard like the plague, I finally admitted defeat. While Romeo happily roamed through what had become a small jungle, I swallowed my pride and reached out to my property manager for a landscaper’s contact. Enter: "Shanterries – Lawn Care." I wasted no time texting for help, and after some borderline desperate pleading, Shanterries (Shawn) fit me into his schedule.

Every other week, I’d rush home from work and hide inside while Shawn tackled the yard. Though we had never spoken in person, I kept finding excuses to text him, my little crush growing with each message. Fortunately, Shawn is far braver than I am—one day, he asked me to dinner.

Six outfit changes, a near mascara-related injury, and three pep talks later, I walked into Charrito’s for what would become my last first date.

The next seven months were filled with adventures—hikes, vacations, home-cooked meals, First Wednesdays, and late-night study sessions. Just when I thought life couldn’t get any sweeter, on April 20th, 2024, Shawn asked me to marry him. It was the easiest "yes" I’ve ever given.

I could say, "the rest is history," but really, this is just the beginning. We cannot wait to celebrate our wedding day with our cherished family and friends on April 18th, 2026, and share in the joy of our love and the bright future ahead.

S&S

Wedding Day

Reception