Dating apps. Those things never work… right? Well, every now again, they seem to be just what Cupid’s arrow needs to reach two people in this giant, crazy world. Back in 2021, Brandon and Julia crossed paths through Hinge and their lives would never be the same. There was just something about that smile and brown eyes that drew Brandon in and he couldn’t get enough of. something told him there was something special about Julia and he was right. A few messages later and a first date had been planned out for Friday at Pearl Street Brewery in downtown Buffalo. Come the day of their first date, there had been a little pause in the conversation with both of them being busy. Rest assured, Brandon reached out(albeit shortly before the agreed upon time) to see if Julia was still interested. Julia, who was moments away from getting ready for bed, immediately replied and said she’d be there! Brandon got there first and awaited with tremendous excitement and anticipation. When she walked in, he couldn’t believe it… Even better than the photos. Julia looked stunning. They spent the next few hours doing more talking than they did eating. The chemistry was through the roof and nothing else in the world mattered that night. the three bites into an entire pizza said it all. They laughed, they shared, they connected. A truly perfect first date. Brandon was even his actual height which was a pleasant surprise to Julia. After walking her back to her car, they found a parking ticket slapped right on Julia’s windshield. Sometimes the universe just needs to balance things out that are a little too good! Fast forward through several months of memories, meeting friends & family, and creating a bond that is out of this world, they made the leap to move cities after Brandon received a promotion at work. He already knew she was the one, but her support and willingness to come to a brand new city with him reaffirmed everything he already believed. On a very big moving day with plenty of friends and family on hand to “help”, Brandon popped the question to which an overjoyed and extremely emotional Julia said yes! A truly special day made even more special with all their loved ones there and on the cusp of a huge new chapter beginning. They couldn’t be more excited to make things official and begin their lives together as Mr. & Mrs. Reilly. When an opportunity comes knocking, you should always open the door. Brandon and Julia just prefer to take the door off the Hinge and leap in head first…

Written by Brandon <3