Our Story

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 Once upon a swipe… Edgar and Tiana met on a little app called Tinder (don’t judge, it worked!). Their first conversation started in December 2017, right after Tiana graduated college—young, hopeful, and still believing dating apps were full of possibilities. The spark fizzled after about a week, and they went their separate ways.

Fast-forward a few months: after several “what was I thinking?” dates on Tiana’s end (and absolutely no explanation from Edgar about what he was doing during this time, she decided to give Tinder another whirl—and this time, messaged Edgar again. Expectations were low. Confidence was lower. But hey, sometimes you just need one last swipe of fate!

After about a week of chatting, Edgar asked Tiana out on a first date to Flowing Tide in Sparks, NV, on May 26, 2018. Edgar showed up early (points for punctuality) and was already seated when Tiana arrived. She could tell he was nervous and shy—adorably so—and it totally worked in his favor. By the end of the night, Edgar asked her out again, and Tiana, charmed and intrigued, said yes.

Their early dates were filled with fun surprises: Tiana’s sister crashing date number two (for quality control purposes, obviously), the infamous rose bush incident that Edgar still proudly brings up, and an unexpected case of appendicitis for Edgar. (Yes, he really committed to the “pain and love” thing early on.) The best part? Tiana accidentally chest-bumped him post-surgery in a moment of excitement. Don’t worry—he survived, and now retells the story at every possible opportunity.

That hospital adventure led to an early introduction to Edgar’s family, who welcomed Tiana with warmth, laughter, and open arms. She instantly felt like part of the crew.

After 5 years, 50 weeks, and 5 days (but who’s counting?) of love, laughter, and shared snacks, Edgar proposed to Tiana on the stunning—and mosquito-packed—Island of Saona in the Dominican Republic on May 17, 2024.

Now, after years of adventures, inside jokes, and stories that will definitely be told at the reception, they can’t wait to say “I do” on October 3, 2026, surrounded by the people who’ve supported and loved them along the way.