We’re getting MARRIED!

Alex and Josh’s story began the way many bright- eyed, hopeful, naïve, 20 and 30 - something year old's love story begins, through a dating app. The two of them matched on Bumble* in October and met up with each other in person for the first time later that month. While there was initial interest and attraction on both sides, neither of them were wanting, or expecting, to find “the one.” However, that December, Josh gave Alex the book The Princess Bride for Christmas, and in that moment she knew she had found someone very special (spoiler alert: this is Alex’s favorite movie. Watch it if you haven’t already been so fortunate!) From then on, the pair were inseparable. They spent the year that followed camping, kayaking, swimming, going to Disneyland, and even building Lego sets together (that last part was a lie.. Alex would never). All of these mini, romantic-comedy worthy moments, led up to November 2021 when Josh got on a knee and asked Alex to marry him at Laguna Beach at sunset. Josh told her he wanted to take her out for a nice dinner to celebrate her new job, and the pair spent the early evening walking along the beach, looking for the perfect place to watch the sunset. Once they came upon a little cove area, Josh popped the question while his friend hid off to the side to capture it all. Alex enthusiastically grabbed the ring and put it on her finger, and then the two had a stunning photoshoot. They quickly drove back to Riverside to attend what they thought was Alex's sister going away party. However when they pulled up to Alex’s house, they were greeted with both of their families, and a surprise engagement party. This was the first time both families had been together and everyone spent the rest of the evening getting to know each other, and most importantly celebrating the beautiful couple. *This is NOT an ad for Bumble. However, if the Suits at Bumble happen to stumble across this story and feel led to financially contribute to this wedding, so be it.