We first met as two high schoolers in chamber choir, but since we were a couple years apart, we barely crossed paths. Years later, while Alex was at the University of Maryland and Troy was in grad school at the University of Connecticut, the world shut down and we both ended up back home in Ridgewood. By chance, we both opened Tinder the same day and there was a familiar face we hadn’t seen in years. From the very first message, it felt easy. We caught up, laughed about old high school memories, and realized just how much we had in common, including the fact that we had both chosen the same career path. What started with late-night FaceTimes during quarantine quickly turned into something we both knew was special. Even during a year and a half of long distance while Alex finished college, we never doubted that this was it. Now, five years later, we have built a life we love in our Mahwah condo with our best furry friend Stevie Nicks. We cannot wait to celebrate our love with all of you soon.