It all started in the most unexpected place: the local grocery store. One afternoon, Alber made a rare trip to Epicurean to pick up some last-minute ingredients for his restaurant. Allison, fresh off a long work day, walked in with a bit of an attitude (her words, not his). As fate would have it, they crossed paths in Aisle One; they locked eyes, shared an awkward smile, and each said “hello.” Hers came in English. His, in Arabic. In that brief, quiet moment– it was love at first hello. What followed was a message, a conversation, and soon, a connection that neither of them could explain. What began as a chance encounter became a beautiful love story, built on friendship, trust, and joy in the everyday. And today, that story continues– as they step into forever together.