Preschool Sweethearts Find Each Other Again And Get Married 12 Years Later

Aug 09, 2019 by apost team

What's meant to be will always find a way- just ask Natalie and Austin Tatman. The newlyweds have quite the story to tell.

Although they've only been married a short while, the pair have known each other for 22 years. Their amazing love story started out in Ocala, Florida, where they attended the same preschool class.

From the moment they met, Natalie and Austin were inseparable. Everything from trick-or-treating to school field trips, the pair did everything together.

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Their parents were astounded at their special relationship- one that's not often found at such a young age. Austin even tried to hold Natalie's hand during a trick-or-treat outing for Halloween in 1999.

"We just automatically became best friends and our parents realized it," Natalie tells People

Unfortunately, the two friends were torn apart when Natalie's parents divorced when she was five years old. Natalie set off for Connecticut with her siblings and mom while her dad stayed behind in Florida.

Although many of their childhood memories are fuzzy, one that sticks out clearly in Natalie's mind is the last time she saw Austin at age five.

She recalls that the two were enjoying a fun afternoon of making Rice Krispie treats at Austin's house. Natalie didn't realize that when her parents picked her up that day, it was the last time she'd see her best friend for over a decade.

Years went by, and although Natalie often asked her mother about Austin, the two never spoke or saw each other. With her living in Connecticut and him in Florida, reconnecting seemed nearly impossible.

That was until one fateful day in July 2012. Natalie, now age 17, came across a worn address book while rummaging through her family's home in Connecticut. For some reason, she immediately flipped the letter T where she came across Austin's name.

Feeling inspired, Natalie did some detective work online and found Austin's Facebook page and messaged him. After chatting for awhile, the pair agreed to meet up when Natalie visited her father in Florida a few weeks later.

Upon meeting, they realized the same spark they shared as youngsters was still alive. After attending college at nearby campuses and dating for five years, Austin proposed. Their incredible love story culminated with a fairy tale wedding on April 13, 2019.

Do you think Natalie and Austin will live happily ever after? If this beautiful story restored your faith in love, be sure to pass it on so others can enjoy it, too.