We are two Baltimore creatives who fell in love from a place of strength, big hearts, bold dreams, and a love that thrives out loud.
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Our love story began during a photoshoot in May 2024. We met as entrepreneurs, and I was nine months pregnant. I quietly fell for Mike but had just left a failed relationship, so fear kept me silent. More than a year later, on October 31, 2025, he sent one flirty text that changed everything. Since then, we’ve chosen each other every day, proving that the right love always arrives at the right time.
What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?Our favorite memory is our first full-day date. Mike surprised me with flowers and an instant camera, saying it was a reminder to stay present because every photo captured a once-in-a-lifetime moment. We spent the day exploring a museum, a record store, and a comic shop. It wasn’t just a date—it was the day I realized love isn’t about grand gestures; it’s about being fully present with the person beside you.
What would you do with $20,000?This gift would be more than money—it would be an investment in our future. We’d use it to get married, grow our creative businesses, and build a stable foundation for our family. Every dollar would help us turn the life we’ve been dreaming of into the life we’re living.
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