Like many modern love stories, ours began with a swipe. We matched on Tinder and quickly realized there was something different about this connection. Our first date was at Blue 42, and from the moment we sat down, conversation flowed effortlessly. It felt like we’d known each other for years.

That night left such an impression that Shantae canceled the other two dates she had lined up. (Sorry, guys!) Something about Tyson just felt special, and she trusted her gut.

Tyson knew Shantae was the one on his birthday. She surprised him with an angel food cake, his favorite, and it wasn’t just the cake that got to him—it was the thought, the care, and the feeling of being truly seen. The very next day, he asked her to be his girlfriend.

The rest came naturally. In just eight months, surrounded by all the little and big moments that built our love, Tyson got down on one knee and asked Shantae to marry him.

We’ve always said: when you know, you know. And we did.