Alyssa was born in California and has lived in both Idaho and Washington. She has a deep love for art and nature, finding joy in creative expression and the beauty of the outdoors. She also cherishes spending time with her family and friends, making memories that mean the most to her.

Braden was born and raised in Las Vegas, building a life in the city he’s always called home. He has a passion for reading, animals, and nature, appreciating both the adventures found in books and the beauty of the world around him. After serving in the military for two years, he returned and began working in construction, spending time with family and friends. Meanwhile, Alyssa was living in Washington, completely unaware that fate was quietly aligning their paths.

In 2021, Alyssa and her family made the life-changing decision to move to Las Vegas, unknowingly stepping into Braden’s world long before they met. She moved into the same condo complex where Braden visited friends almost daily. They shopped at the same stores, strolled through the same parks, and even went to hair salons located right next to each other. They were always just a moment away—until the universe finally brought them together on May 22, 2022, at the M Resort.

From that night on, everything felt like it was meant to be. As they got to know each other, they realized just how many signs had been leading them to this moment. Even their families shared an unexpected connection—Alyssa’s grandmother and Braden’s mom pray for them using the same passage, a beautiful reminder that their love was written in the stars.

Their love story blossomed in the quiet, meaningful moments—their first kiss shared under the open night sky at their park, the laughter-filled days spent side by side, and the dreams they built together. Every step of the way, their bond deepened, and they both knew they wanted to spend forever together. When the time came to propose, he planned a moment just as special as their journey. He took her back to where it all began—their first date at Bottiglia Cucina & Enoteca—before leading her to their park, where he got down on one knee and asked her to spend forever with him.

Now, nearly three years later, they share a home filled with love and laughter, alongside their dog Sam and two cats, Scarlett and Smokey. Through every adventure, every challenge, and every quiet moment in between, they have held onto the belief that “they can make it if they are heart to heart.” Their journey has been filled with synchronicities, joy, and unwavering love, and they can’t wait to celebrate their next chapter as husband and wife on May 23, 2025.