Hearts Aligned: Edyn and Nathaniel

Some unions feel fated. They arrive with a calm knowing. A deep pull into alignment.

Edyn and Nathaniel’s love was grounded in years of friendship and laughter. As their bond grew stronger, their connection asked for a symbol that honoured the energy of a love built slowly, and chosen fully.

We asked them how they knew they’d found ‘the one’—in each other, and in the ring to carry their love story.

How did you meet?

Nathaniel and I met when we were sixteen.

He was working at Gloria Jeans across from a church we both attended. One day, I went in to order a drink, and when asked for my name, I said, “Edyn with a Y.” We both remember that moment clearly.

Soon after, we became friends through mutual connections. At the time, our relationship was purely platonic, at least on my end. Nathaniel later told me he had a crush on me back then, which, as a 16-year-old, was a nice ego boost!

Over the years, we stayed in touch sporadically. I moved to the Gold Coast, and Nathaniel traveled around, spending time in Newcastle and New Zealand before returning to Sydney in 2019.

That New Year’s Eve, I was planning to be in Sydney so contacted a mutual friend to see what was happening. He pointed me to Nathaniel who was selling tickets to a festival he was attending with a group of friends.

We hadn’t seen each other in almost two years, but when we met up for drinks beforehand, it felt like no time had passed. I remember this unshakeable sense of ease and certainty. It was as if my nervous system knew he was “the one.”

Since then, our love has far exceeded anything we imagined. We feel incredibly blessed to have built such a strong, grounded foundation together.

What attracted you to your Love?

Our time together has always felt easy, lighthearted, and fun - like home.

We both love how quirky we can be with each other, doing silly accents, acting out random bits, or dancing around the house like kids.

Nathaniel loves that I enjoy cooking for him, and I love that he’s incredibly emotionally intelligent and curious - not just about the world, but about me. He’s always striving to better himself, and honestly, what’s sexier than that?

How do you love to spend your time together?

We love spending time together catching live music, or trying new restaurants and playfully critiquing each dish like we’re on a food show.

One of our favourite rituals is playing a card game called We’re Not Really Strangers, where we ask each other deeper, more philosophical questions. It always brings us closer.

I also love when Nathaniel joins me in the kitchen while I cook, sharing stories from his day or fun facts he’s learned, often pausing for a cuddle or a kiss. Our days are full of affection, laughter, and low-key flirting.

Interestingly, despite how close we are, we both love having our own bedrooms. It gives us space to decorate them in our own styles and honour our individual routines. It’s a little thing that makes our togetherness so much sweeter.

What’s your love language?

I believe love languages can differ depending on how you receive love and how you give it.

Nathaniel feels most loved through Acts of Service and Words of Affirmation.

As for me, I connect with all the love languages, but gifts only truly resonate when they’re given with intention, not out of obligation.

What drew you to the Kerry Rocks piece you chose for your partner?

Kerry! We found the Kerry Rocks studio in Paddington through a Google search, but we knew we were in the right place when Kerry revealed her energy to us. We’ve always been blessed to cross paths with interesting and lovely people, and see it as a sign of alignment.

When I tried on the Serpent Diamond Band in 9kt Yellow Gold with the Crescent Forged Band, I loved the intricate details of the design, as well as the deep significance behind the symbol itself.

As soon as Kerry and I saw the rings on my finger, we both knew straight away that these were a perfect match for me.