The Tall Order
Unlike your typical rom-com movie how the couple first met wasn’t exactly a meet-cute, but rather, in a true millennial fashion, they met online. It may be unconventional but it was meant-to-be.
On Andrew’s birthday-weekend of 2017, he posted on a message board of a forum looking for someone to talk to, and luckily, 8000 miles away on the opposite side of the world, Angel was up past midnight packing for a trip the next day.
She got the notification and randomly decided to respond not knowing that it would be the best random decision ever. (And that for once procrastinating on packing your luggage for a trip has finally paid off. 😜)
The Grandé Rendezvous
After 3 years of constantly talking, texting and video-calls as well as trying hard to keep the relationship casual, but failing endlessly, the couple has finally met when Angel got to the USA, February of 2020.
The connection has been real and a lot better than their wi-fi’s combined. That first weekend together was nothing short of amazing as the couple get to have their first date at the happiest place on Earth and was even able to have their first movie date… Exactly like in the movies😉
“I was nervous meeting Andrew for the first time. Would our online chemistry translate well in person? But it was like we have always known each other.”
-Angel
The first meeting at 4:00 am - on a school night for Angel
The happy couple at first hug
Parent chaperone on our first date ... bummer ... love you mom and YAM
A magical date for a magical date
The queen of my heart
The Venti LDR
Sadly, like any feature presentation, that amazing first weekend came to an end and paved way to three years of Long Distance Relationship (LDR). It was especially challenging to see each other as it was the height of the covid pandemic, but our couple made it work and even made sure that the ride would be enjoyable.
They made sure to fill the three years with love and adventure, visiting 21 states, taking Instagram-worthy pictures, drinking a lot of coffee and loving their fur-baby Arabella. Making the most of everything until they dont have to be apart ever again.
“Each time we met, she made me cry when I had to leave. She is the love of my life, and it was only a matter of time before I asked her to marry me.”
-Andrew
The Trenta Proposal
The couple’s magic number is three. After three years of dating in-person, Andrew has decided to make his move.
Surrounded by their friends and with their families’ love and support, Andrew used a game to surprise Angel with an engagement ring and a promise to get Appa (our future Corgi).
Angel accepted the proposal in a cozy little cabin in Gatlinburg, TN. The couple got to ring in Christmas 2022 as an engaged couple.