Alyssa and Tyler's love story is one that seemed destined from the start, yet took a surprising turn of events to finally bring them together. Despite growing up in the same town of South Windsor, CT, attending the same preschool, and even sharing mutual friends, their paths never crossed. It was as if fate was saving their encounter for just the right moment.

That moment arrived during freshman year at East Catholic High School in 2013. A routine fire drill brought Alyssa and Tyler together, igniting a conversation that would change the course of their lives. That same week, they were assigned seats next to each other in math class and the rest is history.

Fast forward eight years to a magical Christmas Eve in 2022. Alyssa thought they were on their way to Mass, but Tyler had a surprise in store. Arriving at Never's Park, Alyssa's heart skipped a beat as she realized this wasn't a typical church visit. Instead, Tyler had transformed the pavilion into a romantic wonderland, decorated with a Christmas tree, a red carpet, and twinkling string lights with photos capturing their journey together.

In that enchanting moment, surrounded by the memories of their past and the promise of their future, Tyler took Alyssa's hand and asked her the most important question of all. Alyssa gave the easiest and most heartfelt "YES" of her life.

From their unexpected meeting in high school to the heartwarming proposal, Alyssa and Tyler's love story shows that timing, fate, and their unwavering commitment truly make magic happen. As they venture into this exciting new chapter together, they bring along treasured memories and a love that's boundless, ready to take on whatever comes their way, side by side.