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How Tyler met Zoe 

 

The first time we really met was at our friends’ apartment: David, Shane, and Garrison.&nbsp; We had met before that at the Warrior Training class I coach, but never really had a chance to talk. I remember being so surprised when I walked in and saw her at the apartment.&nbsp; As the guys talked in the kitchen, Zoe and I sat in the living room and talked until she needed to go home.&nbsp; Before I could offer to walk her home (she lived in the same complex) Garrison was already waiting by the door. I sat on the couch thinking about how amazing it was to just sit and talk with her. When Garrison got back, he told me that Zoe said that she had a good time talking with me I knew I had a shot. A few days later I asked her out. I was so nervous about our first date that I couldn’t even decide what to wear. Some coworkers talked me into pants and a t-shirt, which for the record, was a terrible idea.&nbsp; I picked her up from her place; she looked so amazing and was wearing this beautiful dress with heels. I was in pants and a t-shirt. 

 



I took her to Soby’s for our first date. It was the first time I had been on a date where sharing dishes was an option so we could try both. It was one of my favorite moments of the night! We then met our friends out downtown for some after dinner drinks and continued our memorable night! From there we spent the weekend together hanging out at the pool getting to know each other better. We were pretty much inseparable for the next couple of months until her visa unfortunately expired, and she had to go home. Before she left, I assured her that I am in this for the “long haul” and a few months later I saved up and flew across the ocean to ask her the big question&hellip;

 



How Zoe Got Engaged

 

Being a part for 6 months was not an easy transition, however we learned a lot about ourselves and like they say “absence makes the heart grow fonder” became a reality. We knew we wanted to be together and so the planning began! Tyler flew internationally for the first time! We started our holiday in Cape Town, the Mother city in South Africa! We had the most amazing time! Showing him my country was something so special, an adventure we will always cherish! After much sightseeing, hiking and wine tasting, we flew to my home city, Port Elizabeth where he met my mother and close family members for dinner on the first night. The second night Tyler met my father for the first time at De Kelder- one of the best restaurants in PE of which a family friend owns. We arrived early so that he could get to chat to my parents. We were then seated and enjoyed great conversations and yummy food of which Tyler tried oysters for the first time! Then, about halfway through the dinner Tyler goes to the bathroom where he saw my mother coming out and acts on the opportunity to show her the ring. Mom then calls dad out to chat to Tyler, being the gentleman, he is, he wanted both of their blessings before asking me. He then spoke to the owner of the restaurant (our family friend) and they came up with a creative proposal. It was time for dessert, and I ordered my favorite to share with Tyler. Michelle&nbsp;(our family friend)&nbsp;came out with a cover over the dessert and a martini glass on the plate&hellip;. Tyler then got down on one knee and asked the BIG QUESTION&hellip; I said yes about 10 times with happy tears rolling down my face!!! The most memorable experience in the presence of my family!

Zoe & Tyler

Zoe & Tyler

Z&T

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