How It All Began

Our Story

February 2018

Where We Met

We met in early 2018, Joe finishing his Masters, Sophie in her second year. A few messages later, we met up in person at the Trent SU.

February 2018

First Date

Drinks at Turtle Bay, then cocktails at Bunk. One of those evenings where you lose track of time.

7th March 2018

Making It Official

Three weeks after the first date, we made it official.

November 2020

The Lockdown

COVID tested us. The second lockdown kept us apart for months, and we came out the other side stronger.

2022

Moving In Together

After four years of long-distance, we moved in together.

4th July 2024

The Proposal

On a beach in Mexico, Joe asked. Sophie said yes.

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9th February 2025

Our First Home

Keys in hand at 7 Mill Lane, Sevenoaks, four walls of our own and a garden to plot in.

October 2025

The Fur Babies Arrive

Three kittens joined the household: Rey, Padme and Leia. (Yes, we're Star Wars people.)

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18th July 2026

The Big Day

Surrounded by our favourite people, we finally get to say I do.