Our Story
October 14, 2023
When We First Met
On 12 October, our Cupid—David—sent Julie a few photos of Asier and asked,
“Would you be interested in getting to know this guy? Madrid, 40 years old, successful. lol” Julie said yes because he was holding a dog in one of the photos.
The next day, David shared Julie’s photos with Asier and asked the same question.
Asier said yes, too.
On 14 October 2023, Asier sent Julie his first ever message. We’ve talked to each other every. single. day. since.
November 15, 2023
Our First Date
Our very first date was at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Madrid—La Tasquería, known for its bold and creative use of offal in modern Spanish cuisine. (Yes, it was a test. Yes, Julie passed.)
There, Asier said “I love you” for the first time.
That night, Julie asked, “Would you like to be my boyfriend?”
Asier replied, “300%!” (And it’s been 300% love ever since.)
During 2024 and into 2025...
Becoming Us
In the months that followed our first date, we traveled between London and Madrid more times than we can count, made each other laugh, and supported one another through everyday life and big decisions alike.
We met each other’s families, introduced Asier to Rubio and Rosie (and got their very important approval!), survived countless airport delays, and learned what it really means to show up for one another.
Somewhere between shared meals, long walks, video calls, and cuddles with Rosie and Rubio—we knew this wasn’t like any other relationship we’d had.
This was home, where we want to go back to for the rest of our lives.
April 18, 2025
Marriage Proposal
During a campervan trip through national parks in the UK, we had many adventures (and a couple arguments 😉), but it was definitely unforgettable.
On a rainy and windy (typical British) hike to Aber Falls in Snowdonia National Park, Julie stood in front of the waterfall with Rubio and Rosie, waiting for Asier to set up the camera.
He walked towards her, held her hands, said something really beautiful, and got down on one knee.
“Would you marry me?”
Julie screamed, “YES! YES! YES!” before she even heard the question.
