A Picture-Perfect Beginning
It all started with a single snapshot—one moment frozen in time that would change our lives forever. Chris, a passionate photographer based in the Netherlands, was always in search of the perfect shot. Shay, a stunning woman with beautiful melanin skin, had a natural grace that made every frame come alive. Neither of us knew that a simple photoshoot, created by a mutual friend, would be the beginning of something so extraordinary. By meeting at this photoshoot, neither of us could have imagined what life had in store for us. Just a few months later, everything would change in the most beautiful way.
Love Across The Miles
After Chris returned to the Netherlands following his vacation, and Shay stayed behind on the island, it seemed like life was returning to its usual pace. The distance between them grew, but fate had a way of keeping them together. Thanks to the power of social media, they swapped accounts, and over nearly a year, their conversations began to flow.
It all started with one of Chris’s hilarious Instagram posts—something random, as usual, that made Shay burst out laughing. Without even thinking, she sent him a message, and from there, the messages just kept coming. They found themselves chatting for hours, laughing at each other’s jokes, sharing thoughts, and reminiscing about the photoshoot that started it all.
What began as a lighthearted exchange over a funny post quickly turned into something much deeper. It wasn’t just about the laughs anymore—it was the way their personalities seemed to click effortlessly, even from miles apart. The time difference and distance couldn’t stop their growing bond, and every message felt like a piece of the puzzle falling into place. Neither of them expected it, but somehow, in the middle of random Instagram posts and late-night chats, a beautiful connection began to blossom.
For nearly a year, Shay and Chris navigated the highs and lows of a long-distance relationship. Despite the miles between them, they proved that love truly knows no boundaries. Their connection deepened over time, strengthened by late-night calls, shared dreams, and the bond they’d built over Instagram chats and hilarious posts.
But as much as the distance tested their love life, it also made their hearts grow fonder. They had always felt that something was missing. So, after countless conversations and a lot of thought, Shay decided to take a leap of faith. She packed her bags, said goodbye to the island she called home, and moved to the Netherlands to be closer to Christopher.
As soon as she arrived, the laughter that had always filled their conversations became even more abundant. No longer separated by time zones and screens, they were able to share moments in real-time—laughing at each other’s jokes, exploring the streets of the Netherlands together, and finding joy in the everyday. Their connection, already strong from months of getting to know each other, now had the beauty of proximity, and it was more magical than they ever could have imagined.
The leap of faith had been worth it, and every moment spent together only confirmed that their love story was meant to be.
The Moment We Knew
Being closer to each other made it more obvious than ever that their love was meant to be. Every moment spent together in the Netherlands confirmed what they had already known in their hearts—the distance had only strengthened their connection, and now that they were side by side, it felt like they were exactly where they were meant to be. The bond they shared grew deeper, with each passing day building on trust, respect, love and a lot of communication.
After almost a year of being together in person, Chris realized that the time had come to make their commitment official. He had already known, for a while, that Shay was the one he wanted to spend his life with. There was no doubt, no hesitation—just the deep, undeniable certainty that they were meant to walk through life together.
It was, without a doubt, the easiest “yes” Shay had ever given. Tears welled in her eyes, and she smiled through them, knowing that this was the start of their forever.
The Journey To Forever
Now, as we prepare to say “I do,” we are thrilled to share this journey with our family and friends. This website will be our special place, where we document our steps toward the big day, from picking the perfect venue to choosing the song for our first dance. We want you all to be part of this beautiful adventure, celebrating love, laughter, and the promise of forever.
We can’t wait to walk down the aisle, hand in hand, knowing that our love story—our picture-perfect love story—has only just begun.
With love, Chris & Shay