Brad and Jacqueline met on a dating app July 2021 — though it took Jacqueline nearly six weeks (and several persuasive messages from Brad) before she finally agreed to go on a date. They planned to meet at a local brewery, but there was one small complication: Brad already had plans to attend a movie in the park with a friend that evening. Certain he had something special, he quickly cleared his calendar — only to arrive and discover that Jacqueline had a time limit so she could attend the very same movie in the park with her friends. Unwilling to let the night end, Jacqueline invited Brad to crash girls’ night. The two spent the entire movie talking — and the rest is history. From that first date on, they were inseparable. For the next two weeks, they saw each other every single day — going to Columbus Crew games, Blue Jackets games, cooking dinners together, and finding any excuse to spend more time together. Brad and Jacqueline initially bonded over their shared love of cooking and exploring Columbus’ best bars and restaurants. Over time, Jacqueline grew to appreciate Brad’s passion for playing and watching sports, while Brad became a much more dedicated movie watcher — even if he still insists that watching Jacqueline’s favorites on repeat requires a little patience. What began as a brewery date squeezed in before a movie in the park has grown into a life built on laughter, partnership, and wonderful memories. They can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter surrounded by the people they love most.