Sometimes, the best love stories begin with a little help from a friend.

While Alina was in pharmacy school, she struck up a friendship with Lauren, a fellow classmate with a knack for studying and scheming. Lauren was dating Reid, an electrical apprentice, and one day she had a lightbulb moment (pun intended): What if Alina met one of Reid’s apprentice friends? Enter Jake Meek.

Lauren waited for the perfect opportunity, and it came in the form of Reid’s 21st birthday party. She had a plan. She made sure both Alina and Jake would be there, and from the moment they met, something just clicked.

What started as a clever introduction grew into countless conversations, late-night laughs, and eventually, a love story we’re so grateful for. And now, we can’t wait to celebrate the next chapter with you!