How We Met

Chad and Abby's story began one evening in Durham, NC, at Boxcar Bar. Now, if you know Chad, you’d know this isn't exactly the type of place he’d typically frequent. Abby, on the other hand, was living in Durham and had just met up with her mom's best friends who were in town. A few of her own friends had invited her to come out for a bit, but she wasn't feeling it at first. After some gentle persuasion, Abby decided to head over, and boy, was she glad she did.

Abby loves local live music, and that night, there was a one-man band playing. She wandered over to enjoy the music, and just a few minutes later, she felt a tap on her shoulder. She turned around, and with his smooth southern drawl, Chad asked, “Would you like to dance, pretty lady?” They danced to a few songs, and at one point, a couple watching them said, “We’ve loved watching you two—how long have you been together?” Abby and Chad looked at each other and laughed. “We just met tonight!” they said.

Afterward, they sat down to talk, but soon Chad’s friends were ready to leave. Before he went, Chad said, "I’d love the chance to take you to dinner tomorrow night," and handed Abby his number, leaving the decision up to her.

Abby was, of course, charmed—not just by Chad's handsome looks but by his effortless Southern charm. That night, once she got home, she couldn’t shake the feeling that this might be the start of something special. So, without wasting any time, Abby reached out to Chad that same evening.

And, well, as you can see, here they are today, looking back at that fateful night where everything changed. From one spontaneous dance to countless shared moments, adventures, and laughter, Chad and Abby’s love story unfolded in the most unexpected—and absolutely perfect—way.