Like many modern love stories, ours began with a simple swipe on Bumble — but what followed was anything but ordinary.

From our very first conversation, there was a sense of ease, laughter, and something quietly electric between us. Our early dates took us to all kinds of local favorites — from charming cafes to city strolls — and a particularly memorable visit to the aviary, creating all of our precious first few memories together.

It didn’t take long for us to realize that what we had was rare. Just a few months in, we moved in together — a leap that felt more like a natural next step than a risk. When you know, you know.

Together, we’ve shared quiet evenings, big dreams, and spontaneous adventures — including a week-long escape to Washington, D.C., where we wandered beneath blooming cherry blossoms and imagined a life full of beauty, laughter, and love. Not long after, we welcomed Hank — our wild, loving, and completely chaotic puppy — into our lives, who quickly made our little family feel complete (and occasionally sleep-deprived).

Then came a crisp, perfect day on the shores of Lake Erie. The sky stretched endlessly overhead, Alex asked Allison to marry him.

That moment, like so many before it, felt like home.

Now, we're here — filled with love, surrounded by the people who mean the world to us, and ready to begin this next chapter of our forever.