Our Story | Haley & Eric

We met through this tiny dating app you may have heard of called Hinge. Quickly discovering our shared love of Survivor and trivia, we had our first date at Tuesday night trivia in Golden, CO (long live team Smarty Pints). This was followed by a two hour walk along the creek, despite the bitter January temperatures. At the end of the night, we both knew this was something special.

Since that first night, we’ve been on a journey of growing as individuals, growing together and learning to love each other more every day.

This relationship is what neither of us expected but exactly what we each needed. We’re so excited to start the rest of our lives together and can’t wait to celebrate with the people we love most!

Haley’s POV

“Before I met Eric, I was always on. And it was exhausting. I always thought I needed someone who could match that energy - and that’s not Eric. Eric is calm. Eric is personified peace. He never needs to be the center of attention and loves the people in his life with a constant, steady loyalty and humble generosity. Falling in love with Eric has given me permission to ‘turn off’ and just be myself - it’s been a process of coming home. Being with him is like taking a deep breath. He’d never tell you this but he’s the absolute best. I can’t wait to marry my best friend!”

Eric’s POV

“From the first moment I met Haley, I knew there was something special about her. She lights up every room she enters, and has the ability to make friends anywhere she goes. As we’ve grown closer, I’ve also gotten to see how deeply she cares about everyone around her and how much she loves bringing people together. Haley brings out the best in me, and reminds me to always see the joy in the world. I love the ways that we complement each other and are better as a team. I can’t wait to continue to grow together and marry my best friend!”