Dating apps, with a little help from Cupid, have once again worked their magic — bringing two hearts closer, and ultimately leading them to this beautiful love story.
Tonye and Joshua already knew each other from church, but they did not realise this until they both swiped right on each other’s Bumble profiles. They were just acquaintances, but all that was about to change into something more beautiful. They started talking and getting closer as the days passed, bonding over calls and texts. Soon Joshua realised how special Tonye really was and a few months later, has asked her to be his girlfriend. Now, wedding bells are ringing as the lovebirds are set to tie the knot! We’ve been graced with their stunning pre-wedding photos, and we are so thrilled to share them all. Wrapped in stylish elegance and refreshing warmth, each frame speaks of a love that was always meant to be. Their love story simply needed the right time and platform to come to light, and we are so glad it worked out perfectly.
Enjoy their pre-wedding photos and love story below:
How we met
By the groom, Joshua:
Our love story began with a simple but intentional swipe on Bumble. We matched, and as soon as we saw each other’s profiles, we realized we already knew each other from church. But it had always been from a distance, just casual familiarity, nothing more. That match sparked something new. We started talking. What began as friendly conversations quickly turned into long, meaningful phone calls and late-night FaceTimes. Slowly but surely, we began to see something real taking shape. The more we talked, the more we saw the depth, humour, and kindness in each other. I soon realized I had found a rare treasure, someone I genuinely admired and wanted to grow with. After a few months of getting to know each other, I asked Tonye to be my girlfriend. She graciously said yes, and with that, a new chapter began, one we now know was the beginning of our journey to forever. As our relationship grew, so did we. We faced challenges we didn’t anticipate, but they became opportunities for growth individually and together. We learned patience. We learned how to communicate better, how to listen more deeply, and how to give each other space to be fully ourselves.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/colorful-houses-on-rue-saint-louis-quebec-city-quebec-canada.jpg?id=61088382&width=600&height=600&coordinates=288%2C0%2C288%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>A new ranking has revealed what might be Canada's most welcoming places — and one <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/quebec-city" target="_blank">Quebec neighbourhood</a> landed near the very top.</p><p>According to a <a href="https://www.casino.org/blog/canada-friendly-attractions/" target="_blank">June 2025 study by casino.org</a>, which analyzed over 250,000 Tripadvisor reviews, Vieux-Québec in Québec City has been ranked the second-friendliest tourist destination in the entire country. The only spot to beat the historic hotspot? A winery in Niagara-on-the-Lake.</p><p>Researchers pulled keywords like "friendly," "helpful," and "welcoming" from the most-reviewed attractions on Tripadvisor. Old Québec stood out with 9.9% of its reviews featuring those friendliness-related terms — including 711 mentions of "friendly," 118 of "helpful," and 71 of "welcoming." </p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJy7q7aN0lq/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Famous for its cobblestone streets, 17th-century architecture, and iconic <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/quebec-city-hotels-ranked-among-best-in-canada" target="_blank">Château Frontenac</a>, Old Quebec is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that feels <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canadian-cities-european-travel" target="_blank">more like a European village than a Canadian capital</a>. Reviewers praised the warm energy of the historic neighbourhood, highlighting the friendliness of locals, shopkeepers, and tour guides despite language barriers.</p><p>The province's capital city wasn't the only French-speaking spot on the list, though. A pair of <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/montreal-landmarks" target="_blank">Montreal tourist spots</a> also got friendly shoutouts, with the following spots cracking the top 20:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Old Montreal</strong> ranked 9th in Canada, with 4.05% of reviews referencing friendliness</li> <li> <strong>Notre-Dame Basilica</strong> landed at 19th with 1.42%</li> </ul> <p>Here's the full top 20 list of Canada’s friendliest tourist attractions, based on Tripadvisor review data:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>1. Konzelmann Estate Winery</strong> (Niagara, ON) – 17.73%</li> <li> <strong>2. Old Québec</strong> (Québec City, QC) – 9.90%</li> <li> <strong>3. Banff Gondola</strong> (Banff, AB) – 8.81%</li> <li> <strong>4. Halifax Citadel National Historic Site</strong> (Halifax, NS) – 8.32%</li> <li> <strong>5. Parliament Hill and Buildings</strong> (Ottawa, ON) – 4.77%</li> <li> <strong>6. CN Tower</strong> (Toronto, ON) – 4.54%</li> <li> <strong>7. St. Lawrence Market</strong> (Toronto, ON) – 4.53%</li> <li> <strong>8. Butchart Gardens</strong> (Victoria, BC) – 4.40%</li> <li> <strong>9. Old Montreal</strong> (Montreal, QC) – 4.05%</li> <li> <strong>10. Capilano Suspension Bridge</strong> (Vancouver, BC) – 3.66%</li> <li> <strong>11. Ripley's Aquarium of Canada</strong> (Toronto, ON) – 3.48%</li> <li> <strong>12. Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk</strong> (Halifax, NS) – 3.48%</li> <li> <strong>13. Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse</strong> (NS) – 3.23%</li> <li> <strong>14. Niagara Falls</strong> (ON) – 2.55%</li> <li> <strong>15. Signal Hill</strong> (St. John's, NL) – 2.39%</li> <li> <strong>16. Granville Island</strong> (Vancouver, BC) – 2.34%</li> <li> <strong>17. Lake Louise</strong> (AB) – 1.73%</li> <li> <strong>18. Stanley Park</strong> (Vancouver, BC) – 1.51%</li> <li> <strong>19. Notre-Dame Basilica</strong> (Montreal, QC) – 1.42%</li> <li> <strong>20. Moraine Lake</strong> (Banff, AB) – 0.84%</li></ul><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
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