How It All Started
Some may say there are plenty of fish in the sea, but for Sarah the ocean felt more like it was full of rubbish. That was until one charming guy decided to dip his toe into the waters of online dating. And just like that, everything changed!
Shane messaged Sarah to say he also shared an interest in Disney and 2010s emo music, and agreed that pigs are in fact cute.
Sarah, being amazed that someone messaged more than just "hi", continued the conversation, and from that moment, they haven’t stopped talking.
Shane thought Sarah was adorable and hilarious, and spoiler alert—he was right.
Sarah, on the other hand, saw Shane as sweet and maybe a little too innocent. She figured she might be a bit of a bad influence. She was also right.
But this is where their love story began.
The Early Days
After just six months of dating, they made a bold move and moved in together!
Shane had just bought his “Bachelor Pad”, and told Sarah he wanted to see what living alone was like for a while as he had never done it before. However that didn't last long, with Shane's sister Kat moving in a week later, and Sarah moving in not long after that.
For four years, they turned that little flat into a home, where they had a lot of fun, and even rescued their fur baby Ralph.
Disney: Part 1
During this time, Sarah and Shane took their first magical trip to DisneyWorld, Florida. They thought it would be a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, but they fell in love with the parks, the rides, and, let’s be honest, the snacks.
The idea was that this would be a once in a lifetime trip, however as soon as they returned home they began discussing when they could go again.
Lockdown
2020 brought lockdowns, but they made the most of it.
Their flat transformed into “Sarah’s Burger Shack,” an arcade of game consoles, a cookie-making lab, and even a sourdough experiment that, well... let’s just say, Sarah’s teeth were never the same after that (thank God for Dental insurance)!
During lockdown Shane and Sarah had their first Christmas together, where Shane found out about Sarah's family curse - the oven dying just before Christmas.
Moving Up North
In 2021, they decided it was time for a change and packed up their lives to move to Manchester for Sarah’s Master's degree.
The journey wasn’t without its bumps. With their flat sale taking forever, Sarah found herself in some questionable student housing for six weeks.
But, in the end, everything worked out, and the three of them (including Ralph) settled into their new home, where Ralph discovered the joy of living in his first house, where he loved having all of the space to run around and play!
Moving Less North
Next stop: Nottingham!
In 2022, they made another big move, and in 2023, they bought their very first house together.
It came with a few surprises, like asbestos tiles and a full rewire (it was touch and go whether they would be having microwave meals for Christmas), but nothing they couldn’t handle together!
They hope to have it finished by the time of the wedding, but as 2 people with ADHD, that might not be very likely.
Disney: Part 2
Then came the second trip to DisneyWorld, this time with a little extra magic. Shane had been heavily pushing for the two of them to go back to DisneyWorld, and now Sarah knows why!
On the first day there, Shane got down on one knee and proposed to Sarah in Magic Kingdom. Shane had successfully kept the ring hidden from Sarah by buying a new bag which had a hidden pocket (thanks for the idea Kat and Ais!), although Sarah was suspicious of Shane's new "man bag".
During the proposal Sarah gave Shane the wrong hand, and Shane put the ring on upside down, but that was not unexpected for us!
On the day of the proposal Shane had even said to Sarah that they could buy and eat any of the snacks she wanted in the parks, so honestly the best day ever!
Present Day
And that brings us to today: engaged, living life to the fullest, and enjoying their happy little family of three (don’t forget Ralph!).
Now, they can’t wait to celebrate their love with all of you—the people who mean the most to them—and hope you’ll be part of the next chapter in their happily ever after.