It all started with a swipe and a spark. Mandy, a California girl with sunshine in her soul, and Corey, a born-and-raised New Yorker with city grit, found each other in the most 2021 way possible—on Hinge, mid-pandemic. With lockdowns easing but life still a little socially distant, our first date was a virtual one. From that first video call, we knew there was something special. Soon after, we decided to meet in person, and what was planned as a simple two-hour walk around Calabasas Lake became an all-day adventure filled with laughter, lunch, and a few drinks. It was as if the universe was whispering, “This is it.”

Along the way, our pandemic puppies, Enzo and Cooper, joined the mix—two furry sidekicks who quickly became part of our love story. Whether it’s chasing sunsets or fighting over whose turn it is to pick up dog toys (spoiler: it’s never Corey’s turn), life together has been a beautiful, chaotic, and heartwarming adventure.

Fast-forward to an unforgettable trip to Costa Rica, where Corey popped the question, and Mandy said yes (after confirming it wasn’t a prank). Now, we’re thrilled to bring our favorite people together to celebrate our next chapter as a family—two souls, two dogs, and a lifetime of love ahead.