Toby and Alissa officially met during the fall 2010 semester at Westminster College. They were paired together as lab partners in their Biology 201 course. Toby rarely attended class, while Alissa never missed. Once a week, during mandatory attendance lab, there was minimal speaking taking place between the two with most communication being done through their other lab partners. They would have never expected to be where they are today based on their time together in biology lab.

Time jump to 2018 when the world of online dating was in the forefront and Toby and Alissa found themselves both living in Pittsburgh, PA. They matched on various dating apps, chatted through Facebook messenger, and saw each other during group outings. During these group outings, they continue to never speak to each other.

Toby mustered the courage to ask Alissa on a date to Top Golf in June 2019. After a VERY slow burn they officially began dating in December 2019. Just in time for COVID lockdowns!

In 2021, Toby and Alissa purchased their first house together. Toby started to teach Alissa the ins and outs of home ownership. There were many projects and trips to Home Depot as they turned a rustic log cabin into their own cozy home.

Finally, on November 18, 2023 Toby popped the question at Light Up Night in downtown Pittsburgh. Neither had ever attended the event but were looking forward to experiencing it! Later that night they were surprised by their families with an engagement gathering at their home! Toby set the whole thing up without spilling one single detail!

The best is yet to come! See you on November 9th, 2024!