Chris and Jess both grew up in Cross Lanes, WV and went to school together for many years. They became friends when Chris was assigned to sit next to Jess in their high school calculus class. Chris used to pretend to not know how to do his math homework and he would ask Jess to explain it to him often. Jess caught on to Chris's act when he placed in the top 10 in the county Math Field Day that year.

Chris and Jess remained in the same friend circles throughout and after college, but didn't see much of each other otherwise. It wasnt until 2020, when a mutual friend had a small get together at their apartment, that they reconnected. They've been inseparable ever since!

Chris and Jess bought their first house together in April of 2025, and they've been working hard at making a home with their dog, Tucker, and their two cats, Rocket and Rogue. In August of 2025, Chris proposed to Jess on a kayaking trip with their friends (yes, he had the ring on the river!), and Jess said yes!

They're so excited to celebrate their love with their friends and family soon!

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