Our love story began through an app, but what started as a simple match quickly turned into something we could never have imagined. Our first date, meeting for a morning juice, was low-key, with neither of us expecting anything too serious. As is so often the story, however, love strikes when you’re least expecting it, and from our first meeting, conversations flowed and laughs came easily. From the start, we realized this seemed different.
As we got to know each other, we realized this relationship was changing us in the best ways. It challenged old mindsets, helped us learn to trust more deeply, communicate more effectively, and made us believe in love in a whole new light.
Of course, the journey wasn’t always easy. We met in the final days of Covid, with AJ headed back to America for several months. We dealt with periods of extended long distance, moments of doubt, faced struggles, and had our ups and downs. Through it all, these challenges helped us realize beyond a doubt that life was better together and that we could overcome whatever was thrown at us.
Looking back, we feel so blessed. We’re grateful for every moment — the laughter, the lessons, and the love that keeps growing stronger. We know we’re lucky to have each other, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for us. And we can’t wait to celebrate our love and our future with you on August 1.