In March 2022, we met for our very first date over Chinese hotpot in Melbourne CBD. What started as a simple dinner quickly turned into hours of conversation, laughter, and the feeling that we'd found someone who just got us.

As our relationship grew, we discovered how much we had in common. We're both proudly a little nerdy—we love spending time watching anime, playing Minecraft, and embracing our geeky side together. While many people enjoy big parties and nightlife, we're happiest staying home, relaxing, and enjoying the simple things in life. To us, an ordinary day spent together has always been the best kind of day.

Life became even more meaningful when we welcomed our beautiful daughter, Arabella Shoppee. Becoming parents has been the greatest adventure we've shared, and watching our little family grow has made our bond stronger than we ever imagined.

On Valentine's Day, 14 February 2026, Angus asked Panchita to marry him, and of course, she said yes! It was the perfect beginning to the next chapter of our story.

Now, we're so excited to celebrate our wedding surrounded by the people who mean the most to us. Thank you for being part of our journey and for sharing this special day with our little family. We can't wait to celebrate with you!

With love,

Panchita, Angus & Arabella