It was 2020 and amidst the chaos of quarantines and social distancing, Alexis and Jacob were destined to meet. Alexis, like many others, had taken to social media to stay connected. One day, while scrolling through Instagram, she saw a picture of Jacob posted by a mutual friend. There was something about him—something magnetic—that immediately caught her attention. Her curiosity sparked, and she wasted no time. She asked if he was single and luckily for her, he was. And as it turned out, it was just as instantaneous for him. That very Saturday, he slid into her DMs with a fire emoji, and after exchanging a few messages they set a date for Monday. Their first date took place at a cozy Italian restaurant (shoutout North Italia), over pizza and glasses of red wine. They talked and laughed, diving into deep conversations that felt far beyond a first date. There was an undeniable connection and they spent four hours in that restaurant until it started to close. This momentum continued throughout their relationship, propelling them on countless adventures. They met each others families and friends, raised their fur baby Nash, celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, and everything in between. Each day felt like another beautiful chapter in their love story, and they embraced every moment, knowing they had found something rare and special.


While Alexis and Jacob’s relationship was filled with more smiles and laughs than heartache and headaches, no love story is without its challenges. There were moments that tested them—moments that deepened their bond and showed them what they were truly capable of together. One of those challenges came when they remodeled the first home they lived in together. Sweating through demo days, they discovered the satisfaction of building something beautiful together. Their patience and teamwork during those long days of renovation were a testament to their partnership. Another test came when their relationship had to withstand long-distance for nearly two years. Jacob was living in California for work, but he drove back every weekend to see Alexis (ladies - if he wanted to he would!). Through the miles and the time apart, they learned that love doesn’t rely on proximity—it relies on commitment.


After years of creating memories, building a life, and conquering challenges together, Alexis began to feel the subtle (and not-so-subtle) stirrings of wedding fever. Attending countless weddings had only reinforced what she already knew deep down—Jacob was the one.
During a trip to Knoxville for a University of Tennessee game, Alexis was oblivious to what was in store.
They spent the day at the game, donning matching checkerboard overalls and at halftime, Jacob surprised her in the most unexpected way. From his pocket, he pulled out a Copenhagen can—a clever disguise for the real treasure inside. In front of a stadium full of people, Jacob got down on one knee, holding the ring out to her.
Alexis gasped in disbelief. She had hoped, but she hadn’t known. The moment felt surreal as she looked at the man who had been her partner in everything, and she said yes, without a second thought.
The rest of their story, as they say, is history. A beautiful history that began with a simple question on Instagram and bloomed into a love so deep that it could withstand anything.