We met the modern way—on Hinge (a dating app)! Our first date was on July 28, 2023, at an Italian restaurant in Columbus. What started as a simple dinner quickly turned into something special as we bonded over his dog Summer, our shared love for The Lord of the Rings, and a Netflix show called The Night Agent. (just to name a few things!)

With him living in Columbus and me in Millersburg, our relationship started out a bit slower. For a while, we were only able to see each other about once a month. But we made the distance work—texting, talking, and building something real in between visits. Over time, we both realized we didn’t want to do life without each other. So we started making more time, more trips, and more memories.

Justin loves Nashville, and I’d never been but had it on my travel list. So in March, we planned a getaway together. What I didn’t know was that he had something extra special in mind. On March 21, at the beautiful Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, he completely surprised me by proposing—and of course, I said YES!

N&J

Wedding Day

Reception