Jake and Alli’s journey began in the summer of 2023 in Wilmington, North Carolina. It was truly fate that brought these two strangers together, given they grew up hundreds of miles apart, yet found each other at the perfect moment in their small beach town. Alli made the bold decision to move from her hometown in Virginia to Wilmington in the Fall of 2021, despite never having set foot there before. She was drawn by a job offer and a desire to explore something new. Fast forward six months to the Spring of 2022, when Jake chose to make Wilmington his permanent home after completing his service in the Marine Corps, with his last station being at Camp Lejeune in nearby Jacksonville, NC. Following a more modern approach to dating, Jake and Alli first connected on a dating app, but soon discovered several common connections. Their first date took place at Johnny Lukes, a local restaurant, on July 20th, 2023. From that very first date, they clicked, becoming inseparable as their bond deepened and their love for each other grew. On July 13th, 2024, Jake asked Alli to marry him, and of course, it was an instant “yes!” Now, Jake and Alli can’t wait to celebrate their big day and embark on their next chapter as husband and wife!