Austin and Alexis first crossed paths at a New Year's Eve party in 2020, hosted by some of Alexis’ college friends. They’d been texting off and on for a few months before Austin and his best friend drove from Southern California to Arizona for the holiday. The night ended with a New Year's kiss (just a few minutes after midnight) and a 3 a.m. fast food run. A couple of years later, Alexis learned that on his drive back to California, Austin told his best friend that he’d just met his future wife. For the next two years, they did long-distance—California to Arizona—before Alexis followed her dreams and move to New York City. Another year and a half of longER distance followed, though they somehow made time for a visit every month. Finally, in 2023, Austin decided it was time to take the plunge, and move across the country to be with her. Since then, they've filled their days with unforgettable moments, Broadway shows, and way too many late-night pizza dates... all leading to their very own Happily Ever After.