A Love Story Built On Moments
The First Hello (And Absolutely Nothing More)
A backyard party at Zach’s house. Blair showed up with her bridesmaid, wandered into the party, and spotted Zach. He seemed… interesting. Mysterious. Maybe even her type. Then he opened his mouth. And that was that. Sarcastic. A little cold. Not particularly concerned with making an impression. They exchanged a quick hello, and that was about it. No instant connection. No moment of realization. Just two people who met and immediately moved on.
The Night Everything Shifted
Another night out. Another run-in with Zach. By now, Blair had a solid opinion of him. Funny? Sure. But also a little too into his own humor. And yet… something was different. They ended up at Baker’s St. Pub with friends, and for the first time, Zach wasn’t just the sarcastic guy in the group—he was actually fun. Not in a Wow, I think I like this guy way. More in a Wow, he’s actually not that bad way. For the first time, he wasn’t just making jokes—he was making an effort. And, against her better judgment, Blair kind of liked it.
The Party That Wasn't Supposed to Happen
By December, Blair was home for Christmas break and hosting a party. And in true Blair fashion, she invited Zach… after the party had already ended. Strategic? Spontaneous? Who’s to say? Either way, he showed up. And that night, they actually talked. No group distractions, no surface-level small talk—just an actual, real conversation that lasted hours. They went back and forth on everything—their lives, their plans, their completely opposite opinions on football. They gave each other a hard time, and at some point, the dynamic shifted. For the first time, neither of them wanted the conversation to end.
A Text That Changed Everything
The night before winter break ended, things were… undefined. After weeks of long drives, late-night calls, and nonstop hangouts, Blair was heading back to UT and Zach to TCU. They both felt it—something real was happening—but neither knew exactly what came next. They talked about long distance, danced around the idea, and left it at a casual, “we’ll see.” Then, the next morning—before either of them had time to overthink it—Zach’s phone lit up.
“Good morning! :)” No big conversation. No pressure. Just a quiet little signal that they were in it together. And from that moment on, they were.
Quarantined: The Ultimate Compatibility Test
Then, the world hit pause. Enter: the global pandemic. What was supposed to be a long-distance relationship turned into no distance at all. No weekend countdowns. No quick visits. Just them, side by side, day after day—navigating lockdown life together. A true relationship trial by fire. And somehow, it just worked. Zach learned that Blair’s version of “unwinding” involved aggressively binge-listening to Bobby Football podcasts, mentally preparing for a UT season that was still months away—because, apparently, hope is a full-time job. Blair, in turn, discovered that, when faced with no escape, Zach could, in fact, develop strong opinions on Bravo reality TV. (Southern Charm may or may not have changed him.) For months, it was just them in their own little world. And when life finally picked back up, one thing was clear: this wasn’t just a phase, or a stretch of time they’d look back on. It was the moment they realized they never wanted to go back to life without each other.
The Cutest Case of Nerves Ever
By March, Zach had seen Blair in just about every scenario—almost. He survived lockdown, sat through hours of UT is back debates, and watched her order Chick-fil-A with the confidence of someone who considered it a personality trait. And yet, he still wanted to date her. So, on March 31, 2020, Zach decided to make it official. He took Blair to Memorial Park, where everything was calm—except him. He was nervous. Like, weirdly nervous. Blair had never seen him like this before, which, of course, she found hilarious. But he got the words out (eventually). She said yes. And just like that, they were a thing.
A Love Story Built On Moments
Blair and Zach’s love story wasn’t defined by one big moment—it was a thousand little ones.
It’s in the way Zach always looks out for Blair—even in the smallest things. He somehow knows where her misplaced items are before she even realizes they’re gone. He carries her bags without a second thought. He never lets her leave without double-checking that she has everything she needs.
It’s in the way Blair brings energy into Zach’s world. The way she nudges him outside his comfort zone. The way she makes him laugh when he’s taking things a bit too seriously. The way her spark balances out his steady.
They’ve always just made sense. And now—five years later—they’re getting married, ready to build a life full of banter, late-night takeout, competitive game nights, and a never-ending debate over whose football team really is the best.
