We met on the dating app Hinge, and let’s just say it wasn’t exactly love at first swipe. Rob saw my profile, checked out my Instagram, and decided I might be too much to handle, so he scrolled right past. Meanwhile, I was still figuring out how the app worked when I came across his picture and sent a heart. Clearly the Universe knew we needed to connect. When Rob saw my "Heart", he wasted no time jumping into my messages with a bold line: "Let's skip the small talk, I want to take you out to dinner."

From that first date, Rob swept me off my feet. He was a charmer, calling me “perfect” and making me laugh like no one could. Neither of us wanted the night to end. Rob was a true gentleman, and I knew right away that there was something special about him. As for Rob, he says he knew I was the one the moment he saw me. After our date, he surprised me with my favorite flowers, a gesture that spoke straight to my heart because he was very intentional about courting me.

We’re both foodies at heart, and we’ve spent countless evenings exploring new restaurants and savoring delicious meals together. Our bond grew even stronger after our first road trip. Hours passed by effortlessly as we talked, laughed, and enjoyed every moment, we never got tired of each other. Then came our first international adventure to Turks and Caicos. From romantic dinners on the beach to dancing under the stars, intimate conversations, it was a trip we’ll never forget.

Some of our most cherished moments have been with our children. We love being a blended family. Holiday celebrations, family outings, and cozy nights in are filled with laughter and joy. Watching our children grow together has been the greatest blessing.

Rob chose my favorite holiday, Christmas, for the most magical moment of all. He was determined to surprise me, and bless his heart, he tried his best. While we were surrounded by our kids, unwrapping gifts with excitement, Rob was in the other room acting like he had no idea what was going on. Meanwhile, I’m thinking, "Why is he not watching me open the gifts he got me?"

Then, I got to this one perfectly wrapped box. Now, Rob had been claiming all week that he didn't know how to wrap presents because he didn't want to help me wrap the kids’ gifts, but suddenly this gift looked like it belonged in a Saks window display. Suspicious? Absolutely.

I opened it, and there it was, a beautiful ring box. Before I could even process it, Rob came sprinting over like he was in a rom-com, snatched the ring from my hands, and got down on one knee. With the biggest smile, he asked, "Will you make me the happiest man in the world by being my wife?"

And let me tell you, that ring? A stunning gold solitaire, exactly what I wanted. But it wasn’t just the ring, it was the way Rob looked at me, like I was his whole world. In that moment, every memory we'd made together flashed through my mind, and I knew with absolute certainty that this was the beginning of our forever. I was stunned, overwhelmed with joy, and with my heart full of love, I said, "Yes!

Our love is a story of two complete souls who bring out the best in each other. We are both evolved, sure of who we are, and happy on our own, which makes our love even stronger. Rob is my Prince Charming, he’s funny, fine, and loving, but he also keeps me grounded. I add balance to his life with my nurturing spirit and embrace my role as a bonus mom with pride and love.

We are both incredibly excited to celebrate our fairy tale wedding surrounded by those we cherish. We can’t wait to build a future together, growing our businesses, traveling the world, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. One day, we’ll be the coolest grey-haired grandparents, still holding hands and telling our grandkids the story of how we found each other.

Rob jokes that he’s most excited for the ‘honor and obey’ part of our vows. But for me, it’s the ‘til death do us part’ that resonates the most. Because I truly believe that we’re meant to be together for this lifetime and beyond. We are kindred spirits, forever intertwined.

The best is yet to come, and we can’t wait to write the next chapter of our happily ever after.