Gather 'round, dear friends, as I spin for you the tale of a love as tumultuous as it is tender, as wild as it is wonderful!

Our saga begins on that fateful eve of September 15th, 2016, when Benjamin, like a lost soul in search of salvation, stumbled into a Rivier College party. And there, amidst the sea of strangers, he saw Stevie, a solitary figure bathed in the soft glow of the moonlight. With the grace of a drunken swan, Benjamin approached Stevie, armed with nothing but his charm, his dance moves, and his somewhat questionable fashion sense. And lo and behold, dear audience, for Stevie was smitten! Enthralled by Benjamin's eloquence, bewitched by his killer dance moves, and seduced by his suave demeanor, she fell head over heels in love.

But ah, dear friends, the plot thickens! For you see, this is not merely a tale of chance encounters and serendipitous meetings. No, this is a modern love story, born in the digital age, nurtured by the whims of fate and the wonders of technology. Yes, indeed, Stevie and Benjamin, like many young souls adrift in the vast ocean of singledom, turned to the realm of online dating in search of their soulmates. And so it was that they found each other on the digital plains of Tinder, swiping right into each other's hearts with reckless abandon.

But wait, for there is more to this tale than meets the eye!

Just when it seemed that their love story was destined for smooth sailing, fate threw a curveball worthy of Shakespearean drama. In a moment of sheer calamity, Stevie dropped her phone in the toilet—a tragedy of epic proportions! And yet, from the depths of despair rose Benjamin, a shining beacon of chivalry and compassion. With tenderness and care, he helped Stevie through her darkest hour, proving himself to be not just a lover, but a true partner in every sense of the word.

And so, through the trials and tribulations of almost eight years—houses bought and pets adopted and cherished, and a myriad of adventures embarked upon—Benjamin and Stevie have remained steadfast in their love and commitment to one another. And now, dear friends, as they stand on the precipice of matrimony, they invite you to join them on this grand adventure, to witness their vows and celebrate their love as they embark on the next chapter of their journey together. Join us, as we lift our glasses in honor of Benjamin and Stevie, the triumphant champions of love, on November 7th, 2025!

S&B