A Love Story: Chance Encounters on the Paris Metro
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Real Life Rom-Com
People often remark that Andye and Steven’s story resembles a romantic comedy. “Honestly, I feel like I am living a rom-com with him,” says Andye.
Metro Meet-Cute
Metro meet-cute: Andye was only in Paris for three days. On day one, she met Steven on board the Metro. It was a journey that would change their lives forever.
Parisian Romance
Parisian romance: Andye and Steven got talking on the train and exchanged numbers. “I felt butterflies in my stomach,” says Steven of their first date.
Long-Distance Relationship
Long-distance relationship: Andye returned to the US and the couple started a long-distance relationship. “We decided that we’re going to keep in touch, and just keep writing to each other and talking,” says Steven.
Quality Time Together
Quality time: On each of their meet-ups, the couple made the most of their time together. Here they are at Fort de Joux, a French château.
Next Steps in Their Journey
Next steps: Steven proposed to Andye in November 2017. “I got that same calm feeling that I had that first day that I met him,” says Andye of the moment she said yes. Here’s the couple in New York together.
Wedding Day
Wedding day: Andye and Steven got married in a courthouse on September 16, 2019, on the three-year anniversary of their Metro meeting.
Traveling Together
Traveling together: Andye and Steven originally planned a wedding celebration in Haiti, where Andye is originally from. Covid put a stop to these plans, but the couple were able to visit Haiti earlier this year.
Worldwide Adventures
Worldwide adventures: The couple love to travel together. Here they are in Costa Rica in 2021.
Chance Meeting Reflects on Their Life Together
Chance meeting: “There are days where I say to him, ‘God, I’m married to a stranger that I met on the train in Paris,'” says Andye. Here’s the two in Tanzania in 2021.
