How It All Began

Our Story

From a Tinder match to forever

Feb 2018

The Swipe Right

It started on Tinder with the now-legendary line: "Tell me something you can say at the dinner table as well as the bedroom?" Somehow, it worked. We matched, got chatting, and met in person at the Trent SU. Joe was in his Masters year, Sophie was in her second year.

Feb 2018

First Date

Turtle Bay in Nottingham for drinks, then on to Bunk for cocktails. The kind of first date where you lose track of time completely.

Mar 2018

Making It Official

7th March 2018 — just weeks after that first date, we made it official. When you know, you know.

2022

Moving In Together

After four years of adventures, we took the next step and moved in together. Real life, real love, real arguments about the thermostat.

Jul 2024

The Proposal

4th July 2024 — on a beautiful beach in Mexico, Joe got down on one knee. She said yes. Obviously.

The Proposal
Feb 2025

Our First Home

9th February 2025 — we picked up the keys to 7 Mill Lane in Sevenoaks. Our very own place to call home.

Oct 2025

The Fur Babies Arrive

Our family grew by six tiny paws — three kittens joined the household: Rey, Padme & Leia. Yes, we're Star Wars fans.

Jul 2026

The Big Day

18th July 2026 — surrounded by our favourite people, we say I do.