Our Story

The Promise

We first met in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic — two auditors navigating life, lockdowns, and endless spreadsheets. What started as friendly conversation quickly became something more. Within just a week, Thabani boldly promised, “I’m going to marry you one day.” We laughed it off then, but something about that moment felt different. It was the start of a bond built on honesty, humour, and a spark we both couldn’t ignore.

The First Date

Our first date was on July 17, 2020, at Avani Stratos Restaurant. It was a mix of nerves, laughter, and unforgettable moments — one being when Thabani rushed off mid-date to check if he’d left the stove on! Bevlyn, patient as ever, waited — without her wallet. Thankfully, he came back (and the stove was fine). That day became one of our favourite stories, a perfect picture of us — spontaneous, caring, and full of lighthearted chaos.

The Quarantine Christmas

When Christmas came that same year, fate had its own plans. Bevlyn, while helping Thabani with errands, caught COVID and unknowingly passed it on to him. Instead of a holiday trip, we spent the season quarantined together. It wasn’t glamorous — no lights, no travel, just two people, soup, laughter, and endless Netflix. Yet, it became one of our most cherished memories — proof that even in isolation, love finds its way to make everything beautiful.

The Proposal & Beyond

Fast forward to November 27, 2022, deep in the Namib Desert’s Deadvlei. Surrounded by silence and endless sand, Thabani knelt down and asked Bevlyn to be his forever. With no one around for miles, saying “yes” was the only option — and the best decision ever made. On April 9, 2023, the families united for Roora, followed by our legal wedding soon after. Now, as we prepare to say “I do” once more, we’re simply grateful — for love that promised, proved, and persevered.