Dorian and I first met in April 2019 over drinks after a Salsa Dancing Social in Winston-Salem, NC. I couldn't help but think, I wish I could find someone just like him. God must have taken me quite literally as we ran into each other again that July, dancing together at a downtown salsa event. But as we know, timing is everything. Fast forward to October 2019 where we match on Hinge. With our busy work schedules we finally went on our first date November 17th at Single Brothers in downtown Winston-Salem. Being my sassy self, I told him that I was the mountain top of dates and that it would be all down hill after me. Clearly I was right even if it took him a couple weeks to realize how right I really was. Jokes on me though because I knew I was in trouble (of losing my heart) from that very first date. Since then we have been almost inseparable. We've weathered a global pandemic, walked many nature trails, shared endless laughter, moved in together, taken many travel adventures, bought our first home, and built a beautiful life together with our fur baby Atlas. In July of 2023 we took work/vacation trip to northern California and spent a few days in Sequoia National Forest. Dorian rented a beautiful little secluded cabin and we spent the next two days hiking and exploring. On our second day, while hiking the 100 Giants Trail, Dorian suggested we get our picture taken in front of one of the big sequoias. He proceeded to ask a "random" lady sitting on a nearby bench to take our photo while I set our things down. Standing in front of the tree, waiting for him to join me, I was just admiring the sheer grandeur of this massive tree. And next thing I know, Dorian is down on one knee proposing. It was the easiest "Yes" of my life and the most perfect proposal to encapsulate us and our love story. He even hired a photographer (the "random" lady on the nearby bench) to capture the moment. As we embark on the next chapter of our lives together, we invite you, our closest friends and family, to join us in celebrating life, love, and adventure on August 24th!