Marissa and Cole’s story began long before dating apps and adult milestones — it started during their school years, where they first met and formed a friendship. As life often does, time and new chapters eventually led them in different directions, and they lost touch as they grew into adulthood.

Years later, after college and with the help of mutual friends, their paths crossed once again. This time, the timing felt right. While Marissa made the first move in their younger years, it was Cole who took the lead when they reconnected — and what followed felt both familiar and entirely new. What made their relationship especially meaningful was the foundation they shared. Having known one another as friends first, and having spent time growing independently, they came back together with a deeper understanding of themselves and each other. Despite the years apart, they found that they still fit together in a way that felt natural, steady, and deeply rooted.

Cole proposed on their anniversary in their first apartment — an intimate and thoughtful moment that was both a surprise and, in its own way, expected. It was a reflection of their relationship: personal, meaningful, and centered on the life they had already begun building together.

Marissa and Cole enjoy trying new restaurants, playing board games, and spending cozy nights at home. They share a lighthearted obsession with Taco Bell and find joy in the simple routines that make everyday life special. Marissa admires Cole’s dedication to everything he commits to, while Cole deeply values Marissa’s empathy and compassion for others.

Their relationship is loving, fun, and built on a connection that runs deep — the kind that comes from truly knowing one another over time. They are so grateful for the journey that brought them here and are excited to celebrate the next chapter of their story surrounded by the people they love most.