By Rhiannon 💕

It all started at a friend’s work event charmingly called a “Wiener Party.” No, not that kind—get your mind out of the gutter! It was a glorious celebration of brats and hot dogs. I didn’t know a soul there, but I was enjoying the company of some new faces when Jake sat across from me. The moment he did, I knew he was flirting—and it was absolutely adorable.

At the time, I was in a very “I’ll be single forever” headspace (shoutout to all the single moms—was 7 years strong!). So what did I do? Naturally, I abruptly left. (We won’t go into why. Just trust me.) Jake, thinking he must’ve said something wrong, wasn’t ready to give up that easily. He found me on Facebook, added me, and—yes!—I messaged him first: “You found me.”

From that moment, we’ve been inseparable.

But wait—it gets better. Being the Disney nerd I am, we started watching Once Upon a Time together. And when Snow White looked at Prince Charming and said those exact same words—“You found me”—I may or may not have cried. Okay, I definitely cried.

Jake and I are truly two peas in a pod. We laugh constantly, finish each other’s… sandwiches (Disney fans, you get it 😉), and always seem to know exactly what the other is thinking. Our perfect Mondays? FRIENDS reruns and a well-earned nap after a long weekend.

As I was invited to the annual Wiener party hosted by my good friends Sam and Craig, I planned on just another run of the mill party. Little did I know this year would change my life.

As the day carried on all was normal, fun was being had, beer was being drank and wieners were being ate. As I moved about the crowd of people talking and laughing I noticed a beautiful women sitting at the kitchen table that I had yet to meet. I knew I had to sit down and meet her and shoot my shot. Little did I know the previous interactions that led to her pre mature departure. After having a great conversation I was devastated when she stood up and said, "speaking of awkward I'm leaving!" I was convinced it had been something on my part until I learned the full truth. Once I knew the whole story I knew I had to see her again! Through thorough detective work and a great memory I remembered who she came to the party with. A quick Facebook search and a click of the friend request icon and "I found her" to my surprise her first message was "you found me" from that moment on I knew it was a higher power guiding me along this path as it was the best decision I have ever made. From that day forward I couldn't imagine my life without Rhiannon. I had finally found my person and I can't wait to see what our future holds. I love you