Welcome to our little love story

Our little love story

Maya & Theo

A bookshop meet-cute turned long-distance love story — now engaged and counting down the days. This is our little corner of the internet: where we’ve been, what we love and everything in between.

Lisbon, ’19

We said yes ♥

est.

2019

2019

Engaged

She said yes. So did he.

Counting down to “I do”

228days
03hours
34mins
05secs

Together since June 14, 2019 · Wedding in Sintra, June 20, 2027

Long distance, short hearts

8:25 PMLisbon
3:25 PMNew York

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Lisbon, ’19

We said yes ♥

est.

2019

  • Bookshop meet-cutes

    Bookshop meet-cutes

  • Kyoto at sunrise

    Kyoto at sunrise

  • Sunday pasta

    Sunday pasta

  • Biscuit & Mochi

    Biscuit & Mochi

  • La Vie en Rose

    La Vie en Rose

  • Video calls at 2 a.m.

    Video calls at 2 a.m.

  • Lisbon ⇄ New York

    Lisbon ⇄ New York

  • Forever, booked

    Forever, booked

Chapter by chapter

How it all began

From a fight over the last poetry book in Lisbon to a sunrise proposal in Kyoto — here are the moments that made us, us.

How we met

The bookshop

Livraria Bertrand, Lisbon

We reached for the last copy of the same poetry book. Theo let Maya have it, then asked if they could share it over coffee. Neither of us has finished it since.

How we met

The bookshop

Livraria Bertrand, Lisbon

We reached for the last copy of the same poetry book. Theo let Maya have it, then asked if they could share it over coffee. Neither of us has finished it since.

Falling in love

Three words at Gate 14

Lisbon Airport

Somewhere between the boarding call and the last hug, we both said it first. We still argue about who.

Falling in love

Three words at Gate 14

Lisbon Airport

Somewhere between the boarding call and the last hug, we both said it first. We still argue about who.

Adventures

Kyoto in the rain

Kyoto, Japan

Our first big trip. One umbrella, a thousand torii gates and the quietest, happiest week of our lives.

Adventures

Kyoto in the rain

Kyoto, Japan

Our first big trip. One umbrella, a thousand torii gates and the quietest, happiest week of our lives.

Big moments

She said yes (so did he)

Fushimi Inari, Kyoto

Back where our first trip began, on Valentine’s Day, at sunrise. We both brought a ring. Of course we did.

Big moments

She said yes (so did he)

Fushimi Inari, Kyoto

Back where our first trip began, on Valentine’s Day, at sunrise. We both brought a ring. Of course we did.

Forever

Forever, booked

Sintra, Portugal

Venue booked, date set: June 20, 2027. Now accepting dance-floor song requests.

Forever

Forever, booked

Sintra, Portugal

Venue booked, date set: June 20, 2027. Now accepting dance-floor song requests.

2,699days

days together, and counting

6

countries explored, hand in hand

4,180

video calls across the Atlantic

142

records on our wall (one per city)

Paws, whiskers & tiny hands

Our little family

The loudest, fluffiest, most loved members of the household — and the ones who really run the show.

Pet

Biscuit

Golden Retriever

Fun fact: Has his own Instagram with more followers than us

aka Biscuit, Bis, Mr. Wiggles

Pet

Mochi

Orange Tabby

Fun fact: Only sleeps on freshly folded laundry

aka Mochi, Mochaccino, The Boss

Kid

Little Ava

Our goddaughter

Fun fact: First word was ‘Biscuit’

aka Ava, Avocado, Bug

A little game

How well do you know us?

Think you know us? Tap a card to flip it and find out. No cheating (we’ll know).

Who’s more likely to…

…say “I love you” first?

Tap to find out

Who’s more likely to…

…cry at any movie with a dog in it?

Tap to find out

Who’s more likely to…

…plan the whole trip?

Tap to find out

Who’s more likely to…

…fall asleep mid-movie?

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Who’s more likely to…

…cook dinner tonight?

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Who’s more likely to…

…adopt another pet?

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For anyone asking

Our wishlist

Birthdays, anniversaries, ‘just because’ — here’s what’s on our little list. Already-gifted items get a thank-you badge.

Things we can’t stop loving

A few of our favorite things

Songs on repeat, sacred food rituals and the book we read to each other across an ocean.

Food

Sunday pasta night

Handmade tagliatelle, a good bottle of red and flour everywhere.

♥ A favorite for both of us

Song

‘La Vie en Rose’

Our first-dance song, decided on the second date.

♥ A favorite for both of us

Movie

Before Sunrise

Two strangers, one train, one city. Sound familiar?

♥ Maya’s pick

Book

The Night Circus

The book we read out loud to each other over video calls.

♥ Theo’s pick

Hobby

Hiking anywhere with a view

Theo carries the snacks, Maya carries the map.

♥ A favorite for both of us

Food

Taco Tuesdays

A sacred weekly tradition. Non-negotiable.

♥ Theo’s pick

From our favorite people

Love notes

Kind words from family and friends. Want to add yours? We read every single one (usually out loud, usually crying).

I knew Theo was the one when he learned to make my bacalhau — badly, but with so much love.

Rosa Alves

Maya’s mom

From the bookshop to the altar. I’m bringing tissues and a very long speech.

Jules Martin

Maid of honor

Ten years of friendship and I’ve never seen Theo smile like this. Maya, thank you for that.

Sam Okafor

Best man

They make long distance look easy. It isn’t. That’s how you know.

Dev Patel

College roommate

I knew Theo was the one when he learned to make my bacalhau — badly, but with so much love.

Rosa Alves

Maya’s mom

Ten years of friendship and I’ve never seen Theo smile like this. Maya, thank you for that.

Sam Okafor

Best man

From the bookshop to the altar. I’m bringing tissues and a very long speech.

Jules Martin

Maid of honor

They make long distance look easy. It isn’t. That’s how you know.

Dev Patel

College roommate

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