They first met in the fall of 2017 at Slammers Baseball Academy. Abbey worked the front desk, and one day, Jeff couldn’t help but notice her. After working up the courage, he asked for her Snapchat—and she said yes!

They started hanging out regularly as friends (Abbey wanted to take things slow), but everything changed at Jeff’s high school graduation party. When his Aunt Paula asked what their relationship status was, Jeff looked at Abbey and said, “officially dating!”

From May 2018 on, they navigated a long-distance relationship while attending universities in different states. After graduation, they both moved back home and began their careers.

Then, on a beautiful fall day—October 25, 2024—Jeff proposed to Abbey at McDonald Woods Forest Preserve in Lake Villa.

Now, we can’t wait to begin the next chapter of our journey together—with all of you by our side!