Once upon a July, Richard, a Colorado native, decided to dive into the sunny side of life with a new job in San Diego. Meanwhile, that very same July, Kimmy, an Orange County native, was hiking the Canadian Rockies, filling her heart with adventure and, just maybe, the courage to take another chance on love. Little did they know, God had a sneaky plan for these two lovebirds. By September, Richard was all settled in, but his social circle was looking a bit sparse. Enter Hinge, the app that promised friends, fun, and possibly more. Kimmy, inspired by her epic mountain journey, decided to give the same app a whirl, but only for a month—because why not? October rolled around, and just as Kimmy was about to throw in the towel on her Hinge experiment, Richard’s fish photo reeled her in. His profile screamed nature lover and Wedding Crashers aficionado, so naturally, Kimmy hit him with a "You shut your mouth when you're talking to me!" And just like that, the banter began. Their messages quickly turned into full-blown conversations bursting with laughter, sarcasm, and more movie quotes than you could shake a stick at. Kimmy's sharp wit and Richard's playful sarcasm meshed perfectly, creating a dynamic where the giggles never stopped. Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months filled with travels, adventures, and grand plans. They bonded over their mutual love for animals, hiking, camping, cooking, and their fierce school pride (FIGHT ON! / SKO BUFFS!). Their connection felt like home. As they rang in the New Year of 2020, they kept the adventure train rolling in the Southland until March. That's when they turned lemons into lemonade (and several other tasty recipes) from their cozy bubble in Laguna Beach. Their love grew with every secluded beach sunset, deep-sea fishing trip, and outdoor camping adventure. By 2021, a new job brought them back to San Diego, where they added a playful pup named Boulder to their squad and settled down in Pacific Beach. Now, they cheer for their favorite teams, enjoy daily beach walks, and tackle life’s adventures together, proving that love and laughter are the ultimate combo. With their wedding this September, Richard and Kimmy’s Hinge success story will hit its peak, almost five years to the day they first matched. And guess what? They can't wait to celebrate this incredible journey with all of you—family and friends who have been their biggest cheerleaders from the start! Here's to love, laughter, and a lifetime of shared adventures!