I met Tyra in 2019—exactly two months to the day after I drove away from my home in Alaska. We connected on September 17, 2019, on Plenty of Fish. I honestly probably shouldn’t have been looking, but I thought, what the heck?

Then I saw this cute girl with pigtails, in her pajamas, singing karaoke at a bar. I remember thinking, How fun is she? Somehow, she thought the same (and swiped right—I think).

I did everything I could to push her away. I was completely open and honest about my life—the baggage, the dreams, the failures, the whole messy story. And somehow… she still wanted me. HEHE.

Our engagement was just as unconventional. I didn’t really ask—I kind of just said it and handed her a ring I had bought at Walgreens. Yep, a silicone ring. You can imagine her surprise. She still said yes.

Fast forward to 2020, and we got married in our backyard with a full-on camping theme (because I’m a total camping freak). Friends came from all over the country, pitched tents, and celebrated with us under the stars. It was perfect in every way.

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ALWAYS BE YOUR AUTHENTIC SELF

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Please enjoy a few photos from our wedding day.