It all started in Grade 9, in the halls of high school, where two teenagers met with absolutely no idea what was ahead. Their first “date” wasn’t a candlelit dinner or some grand event — it was a walk down the path behind the pizza shop near school. Simple. Sweet. And somehow, absolutely perfect. Sweaty palms clumsily intertwined, hearts racing, and the unmistakable spark of something special. From that moment, they fell fast and hard.

Over the years, Amanda and Jay grew up side by side — through exams and awkward hair phases, first jobs and real-world realities. They’ve celebrated milestones and tackled challenges, laughed until they couldn’t breathe, and supported each other through it all. Basically: they grew up, together.

Today, their little family includes Finn — the fur baby and unofficial third wheel, who’s pretty convinced he’s the star of this love story (and honestly, he might be right).

The proposal? It happened after a cozy Christmas decorating date in November 2022. The twist? Amanda had just tested positive for COVID that morning. Rocking festive pajamas and feeling not-so-festive, she turned to find a new ornament on the tree — one that popped a pretty big question. Jay got down on one knee right there in their tiny basement apartment on Rice Road. And even through the sniffles, she said yes.

Now, after all these years, Amanda and Jay are getting ready to say “I do,” surrounded by the people who’ve loved them through every chapter. Even more special? They’ll be tying the knot on the day they celebrate 12 years together — a full circle moment for a love story that started with a walk behind a pizza shop.

A&J

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