Two years after receiving the wrong personalized mug, woman finds the couple featured on it

Personalized gifts hold a special place in many people's hearts, as they add a unique touch that makes an occasion memorable. Those giving gifts to loved ones often prefer tailored choices to add a unique touch to the whole experience. A similar sentiment was behind a woman’s purchase of custom-made mugs, but fate had other plans. When Lorraine Deacy, a Massachusetts resident who goes by @lamby7 on TikTok,  ordered a personalized mug featuring a picture of her kids, she never expected it to trigger a series of unexpected but ultimately heartwarming events.

In a heartwarming video, Deacy shared the amusing and unexpected story behind a personalized mug she received from an Etsy shop. Instead of her kids, she found the faces of two strangers on the custom-made gift. “I have no idea who these handsome devils are, but I drink my coffee with them every morning,” she captioned the video. The video also showed the white coffee mug, featuring pictures of a young couple.

“The Best Is Yet To Come—Scott and Nate—2022,” read the message imprinted below their photos. “Two years ago, I was accidentally sent this mug instead of the one I ordered. I hope Scott and Nate are still going strong. I drink out of it every single morning,” the text overlay on the 23-second video stated. Deacy’s hilarious yet heartwarming post quickly went viral, amassing nearly 14 million views on social media.

The internet worked its magic, and within hours, Scott and Nate were found, leading to an unexpected connection. “I received the mug in an order from an Etsy shop. I was expecting two mugs, but my order only had one of mine and a mug with a cute couple named Scott and Nate. I let the shop know, and they reshipped my correct mug and told me to keep the Scott and Nate mug,” Deacy later told Newsweek. According to the Beverly woman, finding the original owners of the mug marked the start of an unexpected friendship.

“The internet found them in a matter of hours, and they invited me to their wedding next year!” Deacy shared with the outlet, expressing her joy over sharing the bizarre mishap on social media. “We’re looking forward to meeting in person,” she added. In the comments section, Scott and Nate (@delllanodelllano) joined thousands of others in reacting to the incredible discovery. The couple shared their excitement, commenting, “We’re happy you love our mug! Nate + Scott.”

The soon-to-be-married couple admitted they had been puzzled for years about the mix-up. “I’m literally dying right now! How random! My sister sent us these mugs two years ago for Xmas, and they never arrived. Now we know why! Love that you kept them!” Scotty Sherman (@scotty.sherman8) added in the comments. In response, Deacy expressed her delight, saying, “I feel like I’m meeting my long-lost besties,” and admitted she was left “speechless” by the incredible discovery. Responding to a comment from @kymiegee that read, "I hope Scott and Nate got your mug and drink coffee with you every morning," she replied, "I didn’t even think of that! My mug had a picture of my kids on it." 

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