Brandy and Richard’s love story began in a modern fairytale way — they met on Match.com. Their first date on June 2, 2022, was an instant connection, so much so that they planned a second date the very next day. For Brandy, it was almost love at first sight; she remembers Richard’s smile and feeling immediately safe and at home with him.

Richard proposed on Christmas Day surrounded by their children. The moment was full of surprise and joy — Brandy opened an empty ring box, confused at first, until Richard got down on one knee and asked her to marry him. With their children cheering in the background, she said yes, sealing the start of their forever.

Brandy and Richard’s journey reminds us that sometimes, love finds you when you least expect it — and that home is truly where the heart is.