Our first date, engagement, and beginning a family!
Scotty and Briana met in 2021. Their first date wasn't your typical dinner and a movie - it was a spontaneous drive through the posh neighborhoods of Austin in Scotty’s red Miata convertible. They spent their first moments together taking turns crafting elaborate stories about the lives of the rich and eccentric tenants of the estates.
The laughs continued as they settled in at Mozarts on Lake Austin, where coffee fueled hours of conversation and storytelling. They bonded over their shared affinity for rare 1980s Toyotas, eccentric rugs and eclectic decor, distance running and outdoor sports, a common friend (who is a bridesmaid btw!) and a deep inclination toward general silliness. Maybe it was the caffeine high or the allure of lake views, but something magical was brewing besides just the coffee.
As the months rolled by, Scotty and Bri's adventures took them all over Austin and to exotic locales. They swam with whale sharks in Cabo and smoked cuban cigars on the beaches of Miami. But they were equally as satisfied sitting round the kitchen table listening to podcasts, chatting about life and values, as they worked puzzles together - though somehow, no matter what puzzle they worked there was always 1 missing piece. It was here they discovered what they shared ran deeper than surface level interests and good times. The two both deeply wanted a family and held the same core values.
It wasn’t long before the couple moved in with one another and carefully introduced Zeke (Scotty’s pug) to Brick (Bri’s Maincoone). The critters were not initially thrilled about the transition, but have since grown to be buds - though neither will admit it!
As their love story unfolded, so did discussions about the future. The couple pondered the next phase of their relationship. Scotty, being the master of romantic gestures, recreated their first date in January 2023. Only this time, there was a twist—a marriage proposal. Scotty had illustrated their relationship in a series of terrible drawings on a large scroll (Bri looooves Scotty’s drawings). Then he dropped to one knee, pulled out the ring and asked Bri to marry him on their very bench at Motzarts overlooking lake Austin where they spent their first hours talking.
And if you haven’t figured it out yet, she said yes.
And so, their family planning journey began - blessing them nine months later with the arrival of little Milo. In a weird way, Scotty and Briana suspect that Milo was that missing puzzle piece which has just now been found and dropped into place.
This brings us to the present… Scotty and Briana’s wedding. They are excited to bring their most important people together (yes that’s you!) to celebrate their ultimate expression of love and devotion, and the beginning of forever.
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