This love story began when Tom was scrolling through Hinge profiles one night and came across a veterinarian named Melissa. He asked where she worked and soon found out that they had mutual friends. Tom's manager, Wayne, was married to Veronica, who worked at Countryside Animal Clinic with Melissa.

The first date began at the Sidebar in Downtown Inverness. After some introductions and a massive pretzel, they went onto Tom's usual Wednesday pastime, Twysted Vyne Trivia. One of Tom's associates, Judy, was there and without Tom even realizing, Judy secured a second date.

From here, the love grew. Tom fell in love with Melissa and her dog Paisley, and Melissa fell in love with Tom. By September 15, 2023 both had met each other's parents and they both knew that it was time to take this relationship to the next level. Tom asked her to be his girlfriend that night!

From boat days to jet ski rides to movie nights, their love grew so fast that they decided to go on a trip to Georgia with Paisley for their 3 month anniversary. During this trip, they saw some incredible nature, in Tallulah Gorge and Providence Canyon, made some priceless memories in Helen, and grew even closer.

So close even that they couldn't stay away from each other... so they bought a house together! Not long after they got a second dog named Bronco, and Melissa even got a beautiful RING on Easter Sunday!

We are so excited to share this day with everyone, and excited to start our life together as a married couple!

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