Our story began unexpectedly on a Halloween outing on October 30, 2017, in front of the Hoboken bar formerly known as “Hotel Victor.” Andrea went as a Fox, and Alex dressed as a "Boardy Barn" enthusiast — even equipped with several rolls of smiley face stickers. While waiting to enter the bar, our friends struck up conversations about each other’s costumes. We all continued to hang out even after entering the bar, which is when Alex asked Andrea’s friend if she was single. Once he got the green light, he thought the best way to show his interest was to put a bunch of smiley face stickers on her. Andrea got the not-so-subtle hint and the rest is history. The smiley faces became permanent as each new encounter was a happy memory that solidified our relationship, with one of our happiest moments being the addition of our husky Naga into our tiny wolf pack. Five years to the day we met, we look forward to making our vows of endless love and commitment to each other in front of all our loved ones.