Ally and Orie first crossed paths in 2015 at Wheeling Jesuit University. Ally was beginning her freshman year while Orie was a sophomore. Orie played rugby, Ally played lacrosse, and since the two teams often spent time together, their friendship grew naturally. At first, they were simply friendly faces in each other’s lives, but over time their connection deepened.

During Ally’s junior year, she became a student athletic trainer for the rugby team. That’s when she and Orie started spending more time together, sharing conversations that slowly turned into something more. By Valentine’s Day of 2018, Orie asked Ally on their very first date. They spent the evening bar hopping, sharing jokes as they realized they had the same exact sense of humor, and discovering just how much fun they had together. That spring semester was filled with movie theater dates, late night Taco Bell runs, and the start of a love story where they weren’t just partners, but also best friends.

When Orie graduated that spring, life pulled them in different directions. Orie headed to Massachusetts to pursue his MBA at Endicott College while continuing rugby, and Ally still had a year left at Wheeling. Despite the distance, their love only grew stronger. They took turns making road trips, squeezing in weekends together every few months, and cherishing every moment they had. When Ally graduated in 2019, she chose to move to Beverly, MA to begin the next chapter with Orie.

Being from opposite sides of the country, Ally from Maryland and Orie from Montana, they weren’t sure where the future would lead. But one thing was clear: as long as they had each other, they could face anything. Through long hours of work, graduate school, and the ache of missing family and friends, their relationship only deepened. They became each other’s greatest teammates, strongest supporters, and best drinking partners.

Over the years, their love has carried them through every challenge and every joy. What started as two college athletes crossing paths has turned into a lifelong partnership built not only on resilience and unwavering love, but dark humor, frequent sushi dates, weekend camping trips and Sunday morning Bloody Mary’s.

The couple is now building their life together in New Hampshire, where Ally recently earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and Orie is continuing his career as a Project Manager. They share their home with their adored pets, Goose the dog and Bean the bunny, who provide endless cuddles and daily entertainment.

And now, as they look forward to saying forever, Ally and Orie are beyond grateful to celebrate this next chapter surrounded by the family and friends who have cheered them on every step of the way.

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