In the heartbeat of Charleston, beneath the spell of a Thursday night in October at Uptown Social, our love story began. Steph, surrounded by the laughter and camaraderie of the Fab Five on a girls' trip, and Eddie, navigating Charleston with his newfound squad, found themselves drawn to the same energy at Uptown. Steph, there to visit her college roommate, and Eddie, making a spontaneous decision to embrace the night, had no idea destiny had interwoven their paths. As Steph engaged in heartfelt conversations with her college roommate, Eddie and his friends, stationed at the corner of the bar, found themselves in a serendipitous exchange with one of their friends from Uptown. A simple detail, a Qualified Captain shirt, sparked a conversation that would change the course of our lives. As the night unfolded, the revelation that Eddie hailed from a town just 10 minutes away from Steph's own roots added a touch of magic to the air. A year of daily conversations bridging the miles ensued. Thanksgiving 2020 brought an unexpected twist as Eddie's plans succumbed to the challenges of Covid. Steph, in Charleston, extended a warm invitation, revealing her surprise Thanksgiving trip to Arizona to visit her mom. Eddie, graciously accepting, embarked on a journey that would mark the beginning of something more profound. After a year of cultivating a deep friendship, Eddie decided to unveil his true feelings during Thanksgiving dinner, proposing that Steph become his girlfriend. Both, stubborn and hesitant to admit the depth of their connection, realized that the friend they once saw in each other was destined to be the love of their lives. January 2021 witnessed a significant step as Steph moved in with Eddie in the heart of Charleston. Together, they embraced the warmth of companionship, welcoming two adorable four-legged friends, Shem and Libi, into their lives. On the enchanting evening of June 2, 2023, Eddie chose a dock on Daniel Island as the canvas for his proposal. Surrounded by the breathtaking scenery, the surprise arrival of their families turned the moment into a celebration that would echo through the weekend. Who would have thought that being 600 miles away from home would lead to discovering the love of a lifetime, a love that was only a few towns away all along? Steph and Eddie's journey is a testament to the extraordinary twists of fate and the magnetic pull that brought them together, creating a love story that will endure through the ages.