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Home • Love & Sex

Just Engaged: Octavia and Terrence

It took Terrence over a year to muster up the courage to officially ask Octavia out on a date, but now he can't wait to make her his wife.
By Charli Penn · Updated October 28, 2020
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Famous Firsts

“We met at a place called Speedzone, which is a go-cart place,” Octavia tells us. “We never got a chance to ride any go-carts because we talked the entire date until the lights were shutting off and they were closing down. I had never talked to somebody for so long where we didn’t get to do the thing we planned to do.”

Just Engaged: Octavia and Terrence
Creative Photography by Chanelle
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The Only Woman For Me

“When I told Octavia my goals and ambitions she supported and believed in me from that point and never doubted me,” says Terrence. “Her support made me realize I could build with her.”

Just Engaged: Octavia and Terrence
Creative Photography by Chanelle
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A True Joy

“Octavia is supportive, funny, adventurous, and so positive to be around,” gushes Terrence.

Just Engaged: Octavia and Terrence
Creative Photography by Chanelle
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Spend My Life With You

“I’m most looking forward to the fact that I will spend the rest of life with my best friend and starting a family too,” says bride-to-be Octavia.

Just Engaged: Octavia and Terrence
Creative Photography by Chanelle
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Date Night

Terrence and Octavia enjoy frequent Friday date nights. “You’ll catch us by trying some trendy restaurant or lounge in the Dallas area,” she adds.

Just Engaged: Octavia and Terrence
Creative Photography by Chanelle
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Come Away With Me

“We like to travel together, listen to live music and dance,” says Terrence.

Just Engaged: Octavia and Terrence
Creative Photography by Chanelle
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I Love You So

Octavia and Terrence pride themselves in the comfort level they have with one another.

Just Engaged: Octavia and Terrence
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You Make Me Better

“I look forward to having a friend and a partner to share life with, traveling the world, starting a family and working to make each other better,” Terrence reveals.

Just Engaged: Octavia and Terrence
Creative Photography by Chanelle
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A Proud Choice

“My mom passed away and didn’t get a chance to meet him,” says Octavia. “But, my family thinks he is wonderful and he makes me happy.”

Just Engaged: Octavia and Terrence
Creative Photography by Chanelle
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Hello, Gorgeous!

We think Octavia and Terrence make a picture-perfect couple.

Just Engaged: Octavia and Terrence
Creative Photography by Chanelle
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Cuddle Time

Octavia and Terrence cuddle for the cameras.

Just Engaged: Octavia and Terrence
Creative Photography by Chanelle
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Change It Up

The newlyweds-to-be swapped outfits to give their engagement photos not one, but two, modern and romantic themes.

Just Engaged: Octavia and Terrence
Creative Photography by Chanelle
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The Royal Treatment

“My friends think Terrence is sweet and that he treats me like a queen,” admits Octavia.

Just Engaged: Octavia and Terrence
Creative Photography by Chanelle
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Planning Time

The couple plan to have a casual beach ceremony in Hawaii followed by an Old Hollywood themed reception back at home in Dallas.

Just Engaged: Octavia and Terrence
Creative Photography by Chanelle
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Will You Marry Me?

Octavia and Terrence dated for one year and three months before getting engaged.

Just Engaged: Octavia and Terrence
Creative Photography by Chanelle
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Altar Bound

Join us in wishing Octavia and Terrence nothing but happiness as they continue on their journey to the altar. Leave them a little comment love below. Want to see your engagement featured in Just Engaged? Email us now!

Just Engaged: Octavia and Terrence
Creative Photography by Chanelle