Once upon a mid-September evening in 2023, Alexus & Jake's paths crossed at a local bar & grill located in the heart of Wichita, KS's historic Old Town District. Little did they know that night would kick off a love story of a lifetime. Two weeks later after some perseverance & courage, Jake took the plunge asking Alexus on a coffee date that turned into an entire afternoon together sharing laughs & hours of conversations. Their afternoon adventures included Coffee Daze, riding electric scooters along the river downtown, a quick bite at Chick-fil-a, & a ride on Jake's (now stolen, lol) motorcycle through the city! Making it the perfect first day together. After a few weeks of dates, they made it official when Jake took Alexus on a romantic plane ride through the sunset on October 21st, 2023. Over the next several months, they tackled long-distance together as he went to airline training & made the big leap to move into their first apartment together in March of 2024 when his training was complete! Their days became filled with all the little things they've been missing - turning mundane chores into shared adventures & enjoying the simple pleasure of each other's company. From grocery shopping to binging Netflix, everything felt a bit more special now that they were together. On January 2nd, 2025, while on a tropical, sun-kissed filled vacation in Hawaii, Jake decided it was the perfect time for a grand gesture. With the ocean & palm trees as their backdrop, he got down on one knee on the beach & popped the question. Spoiler alert: Alexus said YES! Now, they are preparing for their happily ever after! Mark your calendars for October 25th, 2025, as the two will say "I do" & begin the next chapter of their love story, side by side. <3