Some love stories begin with grand gestures, but theirs started with something much simpler — gaming, a shared slice of carrot cake, and a Castle Lite.
After meeting online and spending countless hours gaming together, the couple finally decided it was time to meet in person at Cuppacino's, Wonderboom Junction. Mianke ordered carrot cake. Stefano ordered a Castle Lite. Despite the red flags Mianke suspected might come with that choice, they enjoyed each other's company so much that they met again the very next day — this time at a park in Annlin for the ultimate test of approval: Mianke's dog, Robbie.
Stefano arrived with a plan. Armed with a brand-new toy and treats for Robbie, he made a sly move — and it worked. Robbie gave him his full, undivided support.
Mianke had her own clever move. She arrived with three trays of Stefano's favourite dessert, carefully packed in freezable containers. Who would have guessed that a dog toy and a peppermint crisp tart could spark the beginning of an unforgettable love story?
The rest, as they say, is history.
The couple enjoyed gaming together, and chatted for hours on end on Discord. What started as a shared love of gaming quickly became something more.
At Cuppacino’s, Wonderboom Junction — for carrot cake and a questionable Castle Lite. Despite Mianke’s initial red flags about Stefano’s drink choice, they enjoyed each other’s company so much that they met again the very next day.
Just before Stefano left for the Netherlands, after a fun night of karaoke and perhaps one too many drinks, he revealed a secret — he’d been quietly practicing Can’t Help Falling in Love by Elvis on the ukulele. As he played and sang for Mianke, he asked her out, and she was completely swept off her feet.
While Mianke watched Stefano’s flat and kitties during a hunting weekend with his dad, Stefano told his father he wanted to marry Mianke. Meanwhile, Mianke said “Say no more, bestie,” and welcomed him back with a surprise positive pregnancy test.
They took the next big step and moved in together, building the foundation for their little family.
Marno was born, and their lives changed forever. They now knew what true love meant, and their family was complete.
He popped the question, and of course she said yes!
We cannot wait to celebrate our love with all of you on this special day!
Yes, after 86 years of wedding planning, Stefano finally popped the question. Mianke came home to candles and flowers, where Stefano surprised her by performing their song on the ukulele — one he'd been secretly practicing. He got down on one knee and, in a beautifully emotional moment, asked her to marry him.
Of course, she said yes.