They met through the wonders of online dating. It started with a few brief messages to one another exchanging pleasantries and ice breakers. With each exchange, the messages started to grow and became small novels back and forth to each other. Both couldn't help but wondering, is this for real?! Messages soon turned into video calls and before long, it was time to meet in person. Only one problem, the Long Island Sound was in between them. Thankfully, destiny placed the Port Jefferson and Bridgeport Ferry at just the right location to help them come together! The first date went great! The second date went even better!! Weeks turned into months. Months turned into years. And the rest is history! Author’s Note From Joe and Alison: We are so excited to get married and can't wait to share another chapter in our love story with all of you. We are amazed we've been this lucky to find one another. Our wedding day will truly be a treasured memory forever. We look forward to having all those we care about most come together, to celebrate this important milestone with us!