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Just Engaged: Rachel and Milton's Love Story

After being set up on a blind date, Rachel and Milton were reluctant to meet, but they wound up hitting it off famously. Three years later, they're still crazy in love and ready to wed.
By Jolie A. Doggett · Updated October 27, 2020
01
Sparks Fly

After being set up on a blind date, Rachel and Milton were reluctant to meet, but they wound up hitting it off famously. Three years later, they’re still crazy in love and ready to wed. “On our first date we had an instant connection,” says the bride-to-be. “He made me laugh the whole night and I knew then that he was definitely someone special and someone that I wanted in my life.”

Just Engaged: Rachel and Milton’s Love Story
John Tannen
02
Getting Serious

Rachel was straight forward with Milton about what she wanted. “On our first date I did let Milton know that I was looking for something serious and I was not interested in causal dating for the hell of it.”

Just Engaged: Rachel and Milton’s Love Story
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03
A Funny and Caring Guy

“He made me laugh the whole night on our first date, but he also listened to every word I said,” Rachel says of her attentive husband.

Just Engaged: Rachel and Milton’s Love Story
John Tannen
04
Trusting God with Her Heart

“I was looking for something serious. However, I was not on a desperate hunt to find love,” Rachel says. “I trusted that God would guide the right man in my life at the perfect time.”

Just Engaged: Rachel and Milton’s Love Story
John Tannen
05
Preacher’s Kid

“He did not want to go on the blind date with me because my father at the time was a well-known pastor in the city of Memphis,” admits Rachel. “[However] Milton says his friends encouraged him to go out with me after scanning my Facebook page.”

Just Engaged: Rachel and Milton’s Love Story
John Tannen
06
Falling for Him

Here’s a funny story from our bride-to-be: “Last year for Milton’s birthday, I took him to dinner. As we were walking to the table I realized the floor was slippery. And, just as I had that thought, I slipped in front of a few tables. Milton and I laughed about that moment all night once I safely arrived to the table.”

Just Engaged: Rachel and Milton’s Love Story
John Tannen
07
Cute and Quirky

“I loved how clever he was and how quickly he was able to think on his feet [when we were together],” Rachel says of her future husband’s sense of humor.

Just Engaged: Rachel and Milton’s Love Story
John Tannen
08
By My Side

“I know that Milton will be my cheerleader when things are going well and he’ll encourage me during the rough times. I will certainty do the same for him!” Rachel says.

Just Engaged: Rachel and Milton’s Love Story
John Tannen
09
Something Special

“From the first time that I met Milton, I knew that he was special,” says Rachel. Aww!

Just Engaged: Rachel and Milton’s Love Story
John Tannen
10
Good to Me

Rachel reflects on the time she knew Milton was the one: “I didn’t know where the relationship was going to go, but I felt that if I was good to him, then he would be good to me,“ she says.

Just Engaged: Rachel and Milton’s Love Story
John Tannen
11
Soul Mates

“We truly enjoy being in the company of one another and communicating face-to-face,” says Rachel.

Just Engaged: Rachel and Milton’s Love Story
John Tannen
12
A Bride to Remember

“I am a tenacious woman that goes after what I want,” says the future bride. We’re glad it helped her get her guy.

Just Engaged: Rachel and Milton’s Love Story
John Tannen
13
Instant Attraction

“On our first date, our conversation and chemistry came naturally and effortlessly,” says Milton. “We laughed and talked as time flew. The next day, I could not stop thinking about how I truly enjoyed her company.”

Just Engaged: Rachel and Milton’s Love Story
John Tannen
14
Making it Work (Out)

“We both have a love for working out and wanting to maintain our bodies for each other,” says Rachel.

Just Engaged: Rachel and Milton’s Love Story
John Tannen
15
The Right Woman

“I love her passion, her drive, and her spirit,” Milton says about his lady.

Just Engaged: Rachel and Milton’s Love Story
16
The Best Man

“Milton is the man for me because he accepts me fully for who I am and allows me to be true to myself,” Rachel says.

Just Engaged: Rachel and Milton’s Love Story
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17
Lovers and Friends

“My future will involve my best friend,” says Milton of his upcoming wedding day.

Just Engaged: Rachel and Milton’s Love Story
John Tannen
18
Always and Forever

“I am looking forward to having a life partner,” says an excited Rachel who’s counting down the days to her wedding day.

Just Engaged: Rachel and Milton’s Love Story
John Tannen
19
Anticipation

“Knowing that we will be together through life’s ups and down has me ecstatic with anticipation of our future,” Milton says.

Just Engaged: Rachel and Milton’s Love Story
John Tannen
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