From colleagues, to friends, to lovers—sometimes love blooms in the most unexpected moments. We explore the slow-burn romance of Daphne & Jonathan, devoted admirers of Flowers Vasette, where time and tenderness wove their story into something extraordinary.
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How did both of you meet?
Daphne: We worked at the same company and wanted to connect in a more relaxed setting as colleagues. I mentioned to Jonathan I’ll reach out to catch up for a drink and truthfully, I think he was a little surprised I followed through and that I was not just being polite.
We ended up at Henley Beach that evening, conversation flowed effortlessly. Before we knew it, we were spending every free moment together—before work, after work, and every weekend.
Was there a moment where you knew this was it?
After talking it through, we realised our defining moment was the same.
Daphne: We became best friends first—effortlessly, naturally. I felt safe with him in a way I never had before, but it took me longer to recognise the depth of my own feelings. While Jonathan knew early on, I was still navigating my own challenges. He never pushed, allowing me the space to come to my own realisation.
I was leaving his house one day, a wave of fear hit me—what if, for reasons beyond our control, I never saw him again? The thought shook me. I felt numb, then tears welled as I understood: I couldn’t imagine my life without him. I knew then, I was completely, utterly, irrevocably in love with him. Finding someone you truly click with in your adult life is rare. But to find both your best friend and the love of your life in one person? That is something else entirely.
Jonathan: During our courtship, I kept my feelings close, never wanting to pressure her. But seeing her overwhelmed with emotion by the doorway stirred something in me. It was such a pure and genuine feeling of love. That moment stays with me. It was then I knew—we were meant to be. I had found not only my best friend but someone who loved me wholeheartedly. And now, I have the privilege of calling her my wife.
That is so beautiful, how do you usually spend Valentine’s Day?
Early on, we decided not to wait for special occasions to show our love—instead, we take every moment we can together as a chance to show our love.
Daphne: Our typical Valentine’s Day starts at the central markets, wandering through stalls and filling my favourite picnic basket with fresh finds. From there, we escape to nature—the botanical gardens, the Adelaide Hills, or a nearby beach—where we cook up a feast, share a bottle of wine, and end the night under the stars or dancing in our kitchen.
What about your love languages?
Daphne: Our love language has never been about gifts or grand gestures—it’s time. Time is the one thing you can’t buy or get back, so the moments we share, the memories we create, and the experiences we have together are what we treasure most.
Johnathan: In short, I’d say our love languages are a combination of quality time, acts of service & words of affirmation.
And when do you feel the most loved?
Daphne: I think that ties in with our love languages. It’s all in the little everyday moments. It’s when Jonathan tells me I’m beautiful even when my hair is overdue for a wash.
Johnathan: And how Daphne tells me every 10 minutes how much she loves me (or how great my ass looks)!
Daphne: We celebrate each other’s wins, lift each other up on hard days. A relationship isn’t always 50/50. Some days, one of us may only have 20% left, so the other carries the rest—that’s what partnership means to us. Love, for us, is making sure the other never has to question it.
Johnathan: For me, I feel loved at all times and there is never a moment where she doesn’t make me smile. Daphne always runs up to me and jump-hugs me as soon as I get home. She also always texts me how much she misses me, loves me or is just proud of me.
Finally, what’s your one piece of advice for couples reading this?
Jonathan: Always try to be a better person than you were yesterday and never let a day go by where your partner has to question how much you love them.
Daphne: Look for someone that is your best friend and just makes you happy, genuinely happy. Nothing in life is guaranteed—jobs, friends, money—they all come and go. But for me, as long as I can come home to Jonathan, everything else is either a blessing, background noise, or something we’ll face together.
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