It was St. Patrick’s Day, the perfect time to venture into the world and share a drink and laugh with friends.

Justin decided to go against his normal weekend routine and join friends at a downtown Huntsville bar. His friend, Shaggy, knew the band playing at Humphrey’s and got a group together to listen and hang out.

While Justin was sitting at the bar enjoying the music and a few tequila shots, Julia walked in with her crew. The ladies found a spot to relax on the opposite side of the room, across from an unsuspecting Justin.

As Julia and Sarah grabbed some drinks from the bar, Julia noticed a man in a black Adidas hat. He had caught her eye, and she pointed him out to her friend, mentioning she might introduce herself. With her friend’s encouragement, and after a couple of green beers, Julia wrote her name and number on a napkin. She approached the guy, tapped him on the shoulder, and asked if he was single. As he was, she then asked if he wanted her number. Justin, flattered and a bit shocked, said yes. Julia handed over the napkin and told him to ask her on a date.

Justin didn’t wait long to message her and reached out later that same night! He asked if she would be up for grabbing some blueberry pancakes and hanging out. Julia gracefully declined breakfast, but said they should meet later that week. A first date was scheduled; a first date where they learned they shared a love of video games, horror movies, and a work address.

Yes, that is correct! They had been working in the same building for almost two years and never crossed paths. The first date turned into many other dates, breakroom chats, concerts, weddings, and moving in together.

On Friday, December 13, 2024, Justin surprised Julia with a Christmas ornament memorializing their engagement. Julia laughed and commented, "Well, we aren’t engaged yet!" Just then, their dog, Ziggy, walked into the room sporting a special addition attached to his collar. A small parcel contained a question and an engagement ring. Justin asked, “Will you marry me?” Julia, flattered and a bit shocked, said, “Yes!”

J&J

Wedding Day

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RECEPTION