Jeff and Julia met in spring of 2020. They met the way kids now a days meet everyone: online. Jeff is originally from Cleveland and was living in Cincinnati for graduate school at Xavier University. Julia was living in Northern Kentucky after graduating from University of Kentucky. Their first date was at Ault park in Cincinnati (since everything was closed, thanks Covid!) and the rest is history! Julia knew the moment she met Jeff that he would be the one, a gentleman through and through! Jeff and Julia balance each other out perfectly, with complete opposite personalities that compliment each other (they do say opposites attract!).

In July of 2021 Jeff took a work opportunity in Tampa, Florida and moved 800 miles away from Julia. Having a long distance relationship was one of the best things to happen for their relationship as they grew closer than ever and in July of 2022, Julia moved to Tampa to join Jeff in his new Florida life! In April of 2023 Jeff proposed to Julia on Anna Maria Island and they both knew that a Florida wedding is a perfect way to start their marriage.

A note from the Bride & Groom: Tampa holds such a special place in our hearts as it is where we decided to start our lives together and we are so thankful to everyone making the trip to celebrate us as we begin our marriage!