VanLife Love Story: How We Met, Matched & Married in 6 Months

It’s Day 17 of our daily vlog — and today, we share the story of how we met, matched, fell in love… and married just 6 months later.

Katie and Russ both tell their versions of the story — from dating apps and brownies to shy first meetings and holding hands on a dual carriageway. It’s personal, raw, funny, and honest. Plus, a few tears, some bike selling, and a rare treat as Russ does something romantic. ❤️

Let us know if you’ve met your partner on an app, or what advice you’d give your younger self about love, relationships, and big life leaps.

👇 In this episode:

We finally share our love story
How we matched, met, and married in 6 months
Katie’s version vs. Russ’s (spoiler: they differ)
Bike selling chaos and tubeless tyre panic
First dates, brownies, and awkward tea
Why timing and healing mattered
Reflections on risk, love, and long-term connection

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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – The Story of How We Met
00:18 – Who We Are: Katie & Russ Intro
01:00 – Bike Selling & Tubeless Tyre Chaos
02:50 – Katie’s Friday Routine & Tesco Chat
04:00 – Russ Tells His Version of How We Met
07:55 – Bumble, WhatsApp & First Date Memories
10:30 – Picnic Blankets, Brownies & Awkward Tea
12:45 – Carriageway Walk & First Hand-Hold
14:00 – The Engagement, Marriage & Big Life Shifts
16:00 – Katie Returns & Banter Begins
18:00 – Katie’s Version of the Love Story
22:30 – Recovery, Healing, and Relationship Growth
26:00 – Reflection: Love, Timing, and Taking Risks
27:50 – Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts