It all started 4 years ago, with a bet… who could get a date first? Sean, or his Mom

After his sister found love on eHarmony a few years ago, and married the love of her life, the two decided this was a good place to start

Months of looking but not finding the spark, Sean was ready to call it a loss. He planned to cancel his membership and admit defeat

At the same time, Maxime was ready to see the quality of fish this city by the sea had to offer

After moving across the country and feeling settled in San Diego, a job she was passionate about, a lot of love to give, and a radio ad sparking an idea, she also decided to give it a try

Right away, Max set her sights on a slightly older man, with slightly odd pictures and look to him

Curious to see if he was what she was looking for, she decided to reach out to a stranger

After deciding to give up the search, Sean went to delete his membership but saw he had a notification

Little did he know, this seemingly innocent message he would receive, would be the one to change his life

A simple note hello, a few questions to start the conversation, and he was hooked

Immediate responses, finding things in common, and a simple request: “Can I give you a call” set things in motion

Quickly, plans were made for a first date. To show off his adopted city since college, Sean picked a place to properly enjoy such a milestone

Lucha Libre is a Mexican wrestling themed restaurant with luchador masks covering the walls and a championship belt hanging by the miniature ring in the corner. Pure class…

Always punctual, Maxime arrived fashionably early, and texted to say she had arrived. Followed quickly by a text stating she had run into a friend of Sean’s outside the front door

As Sean parked and nervously walked to the establishment, his mind raced as to who this “friend” could be?! Could it be the friends and co-workers he had shared the exciting news with?

Was it someone we both somehow knew that came to see this fated meeting in person? In hindsight, this is when Sean knew this was no ordinary connection being made

The “friend” was a clearly intoxicated individual spinning around in circles in front of the restaurant, with his pants down around his ankles and no shirt on

Unable to control his laughter, especially at the sight of Maxime’s face awkwardly standing next to this fellow, one of the best first dates to exist began

After many hours of laughs and conversation, the staff decided enough was enough and started placing chairs on tables to indicate the magical evening had extended to closing time

Unable to spend time apart, second dates were followed by third dates, and soon daily phone calls and texts were exchanged

Families were met, introductions were made, and friendships shared as this relationship blossomed into a deep and undying dedication to each other

Two dogs, two cats, and many more stories and dates later, Maxime and Sean are excited for you to share in their love and first date as husband and wife