We met like many millennial couples do these days, on a dating app. COVID restrictions were finally lifting in September 2020 and we were both eager to get back into the dating game, or maybe just going back out to restaurants and bars. Our first date was supposed to be at Arlington Rooftop in Courthouse, however, to our surprise they were closed on a Tuesday. We quickly pivoted to Fireworks Pizza.

Three and a half years later, after many fun trips together, celebrating friends weddings, and moving in together, Stephanie went on a family vacation in Sarasota, Florida, in May 2024. Little did she know that while she and her sister were at happy hour in Siesta Key, Jordan was on a flight, forced to check his bag with nothing but a ring as his carry on, delayed, circling to land through a passing thunderstorm, trying to get to Stephanie. Once happy hour was over, as Stephanie walked onto the beach to catch the fading sunset and her niece and nephew playing in the sand, she questioned why Mom was dressed up, and why Dad had his phone out video-ing the dark clouds off the coast. As she turned around, there was Jordan standing behind her to propose. An amazing surprise!

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