Michelle & Jake

Saturday, July 13, 2024 • Honolulu, HI

Michelle & Jake

Saturday, July 13, 2024 • Honolulu, HI

Our Story

Picture of Our Story

Jake and Michelle's paths crossed in the beginning of 2021 when Jake was visiting his dad in Hawaii for what he thought was only going to be a few weeks. Little did either of them know what was to come...


"It's a Match!"


Boom! It all started with a match. Michelle and Jake connected on a dating app, where they quickly bonded over their love for adventure, food, and connections to Japan!


After days of long text conversations and Instagram story "hints", they were set to go out on their first date.

Date #1: Terrible nachos in Waikiki, sunset in Portlock, Jake's manbun, Michelle's wana stung leg. The day that started everything. After the perfect first date, they were faced with an immense decision given Jake's flight back to Minnesota was in just 3 days...

February 12, 2021

Date #1: Terrible nachos in Waikiki, sunset in Portlock, Jake's manbun, Michelle's wana stung leg. The day that started everything. After the perfect first date, they were faced with an immense decision given Jake's flight back to Minnesota was in just 3 days...
Date #2: Jake makes the bold decision to cancel his flight in hopes of seeing Michelle again. Michelle takes him on an epic kayak adventure to Chinaman's Hat.

February 15, 2021

Date #2: Jake makes the bold decision to cancel his flight in hopes of seeing Michelle again. Michelle takes him on an epic kayak adventure to Chinaman's Hat.
Date #3: Michelle shares with Jake the world of diving on the West Side. Jake brought a little ocean luck and they saw turtles, dolphins, seals, and whales!

February 17, 2021

Date #3: Michelle shares with Jake the world of diving on the West Side. Jake brought a little ocean luck and they saw turtles, dolphins, seals, and whales!
Date #4: Michelle and Jake discover that the idea of hiking Koko Head sounds better than the actual climb to the summit.

February 19, 2021

Date #4: Michelle and Jake discover that the idea of hiking Koko Head sounds better than the actual climb to the summit.
Date #5: I think you see where things are going....after just one week together, Michelle and Jake knew what they had together was truly something special.

February 20, 2021

Date #5: I think you see where things are going....after just one week together, Michelle and Jake knew what they had together was truly something special.

The best part of our story is the love and happiness that we share together every single day since that life changing week. We are excited for the story to continue on July 13th, 2024 and all that our life has in store for us as husband and wife.


Lastly, our story wouldn't be possible if it wasn't for you all. We are so thankful to have such wonderful family and friends in our lives. We hope you enjoy the rest of the site as a continuation of our story and can't wait to see you all in July!


Love,

Michelle & Jake