Our story began on a night neither of us had planned. We both somehow ended up at Copper Shaker in Ybor, surrounded by friends and in a place we almost didn’t go. At one point, Marissa was asked, “If there’s one person here you’d want to talk to, who would it be?” She pointed to Alex. Just moments later, Alex walked up and asked to buy her a drink. What we didn’t know at the time made it even more meaningful, Alex had been asked the same question, and he had pointed to Marissa. From the start of the conversation, everything felt easy. We talked about traveling, restaurants around Tampa, and all the things we loved. We quickly realized how much we aligned in the way we live our lives. We both have big goals and push each other to chase our dreams, no matter how ambitious they may be. We bring out each other’s energy in the best way, always moving, always growing, and always looking for what’s next! Whether we’re exploring new restaurants and bars, staying active, or trying something completely new, we’ve built a life that feels exciting, balanced, and fully shared. Through it all, we’ve learned that it’s not just about the big moments, but the way we continue to show up for each other every day. In the middle of busy schedules, big goals, and everything life brings, we’ve found something steady in each other. What started as a night we almost didn’t go out became the beginning of everything we now share, a life built on love, growth, and always choosing each other.