Drumroll PLEASE…. We’re elated to announce Leila & Aziz, photographed by Shaimaa Photography, as winners of the 2025 Looks of Love Contest. With over 6,000 total votes on Instagram over the three days leading up to the winning couple’s announcement we are thrilled to see the Houston audience rally behind their favorite love stories. It’s with gratitude we thank each couple for sharing their heartwarming stories and a huge congratulations to Leila & Aziz!

Our Couples:

Photo // Shaimaa Photography

Leila & Aziz

Leila and Aziz’s love story is a modern romance. In 2020, while missing Houston, Aziz saw a photo of Leila at her makeshift graduation and instantly felt something different. Uncharacteristically, he followed her on Instagram and sent a message. She took 10 days to accept—and left him on read—but he stayed persistent. In 2021, after moving to Houston for residency, fate intervened when they crossed paths at a protest. Nervous, he walked away, only to get a message from her an hour later: “Hey, I think I just saw you at the protest :).” From that moment, everything changed. Over the next four years, she taught him love, growth, and resilience.

Photo // Hayden Jordan Photography

Paige & Travis

Paige and Travis met in fifth grade, two kids with obvious crushes. By seventh grade, Travis had a friend ask Paige out—she said yes, but their romance lasted only a day. After eighth grade, Paige moved away, but they stayed in touch. Years later, in 2019, they reconnected for a rodeo date, but it was awkward, and they lost touch again. Four years later, Paige felt called to move back to Texas. She reached out to Travis, and their connection reignited instantly. Nine months later, on April 26th, he proposed using a diamond from her late grandparents’ ring—on what would have been their 75th anniversary. Looking back, they’ve always known they’d end up here

Photo // Kaptured by Kelley

Jennifer & Edward

Jennifer and Edward’s story began at 15 when a soccer ball hit one of them in gym class, sparking an unforgettable first meeting. Their bond grew through online games and shared laughs. Their first date in 2009 was simple yet magical—Chick-fil-A, a mall walk, and New Moon. High school brought proms, graduations, and late-night talks. College brought some distance, but they made it work, cherishing every visit. After graduation, they moved to California, where they spent days at the beach, explored Disneyland, and saw snow on the mountains. After four years in California, they moved back to Texas—first to Dallas, then home to Houston. As they count down to their wedding, their love still feels as fresh as ever.

Photo // Snaps With Joy

Anh & Phong

Anh and Phong’s love story began in Beaumont, a small town where Ahn thought she knew everyone and had made peace with being single. One day, a spontaneous detour to Target changed everything. She was there for a flu shot but ended up meeting Phong, who was working at the pharmacy. Anh made flirty eyes, but he was too focused on giving her mom a shot to notice. She laughed it off, thinking it was just a funny moment. A week later, a determined co-worker did some investigative work and found Phong’s LinkedIn. Anh reached out, and to her surprise, he responded. What started as a chance encounter turned into a deep connection and eventually, love.

Photo // Makenzie Mack Photography

Hannah & Jack

Hannah and Jack met in high school, but it wasn’t until after graduation that they began dating. Hannah moved to Austin for school, while Jack stayed home to start his career. Despite the distance, they made it work with weekend visits, which became the highlight of their week. Eventually, Hannah moved back to be closer to family—and Jack. They spent all their time together, enjoying activities like shopping, golfing, and traveling. A trip to Vegas led to a bet: if Hannah won a big jackpot, they could get a dog. Maverick, their spoiled fur baby, became their jackpot. They also started a family business, working side by side, and now they’re excited to build a home, start a family, and create a life together.

Photo // By Jade Lynzee

Caitlyn & Tom

Caitlyn and Tom first crossed paths in sophomore year of high school in a photography class that felt destined. From the beginning, there was an unspoken connection, as if they both knew their lives were about to intertwine. Their friendship deepened over the years, and in college, they took a leap from best friends to something more. The years since have been filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories. As they stand on the threshold of their next adventure, Caitlyn feels a deep sense of gratitude and excitement for the future they’re about to build. The years they’ve spent together have been the best of her life, and she can’t wait to see where their journey takes them next.

Photo // Ally Joe Photography

Carsen & Joel

Carsen and Joel met in the summer of 2021 in College Station at a physical therapy clinic. Carsen had just started working as a rehab technician when Joel came in after ACL surgery. From the start, they caught each other’s eye. As Joel went through his recovery, they had the chance to get to know one another better. Joel smoothly found Carsen’s last name and Instagram to send her his number. Their first date was on September 1st, 2021, and they’ve been inseparable ever since. Looking back, they see God’s hand in their story—Joel’s surgery timing lined up perfectly with Carsen’s first day at the clinic. Now, they’re celebrating their first month of marriage and eagerly anticipating their future together.

Photo // Erika Geier Photography

Paige & Scott

Scott and Paige met in freshman year of high school, with Paige considering Scott a friend but always noticing the “guy with the goatee.” In junior year, after no communication, Scott made the first move by poking Paige on Facebook, leading to their first conversation. Paige asked Scott to Winter Formal, and their relationship began. On Valentine’s Day, Scott surprised Paige with a Texas-shaped necklace and a note asking her to Prom. After high school, they both attended Texas A&M, where their bond grew stronger. They supported each other through challenges and successes. After graduation, they moved to Houston, bought their first home, and began their new chapter together.

Be sure to vote on Wed Society Houston Instagram stories every day from Tuesday, February 11th – Friday, February 14th and cheer on your favorite couple!