We’ll never forget the moment our paths unexpectedly crossed on December 4th, 2021. It all started when a former Princeton football teammate of Max, who just so happened to be from Dominique’s hometown, saw on Instagram that she was out at a concert in Fort Lauderdale. He decided to invite her to join him and his friend for a drink, never knowing that would set the stage for a life-changing encounter. Dominique, with a laid-back attitude, thought, “Why not?” and agreed to meet them at Township. Little did she know, she was about to meet Max for the very first time. That fateful night kicked off a journey neither of us could have anticipated, but we’re so glad it did. At the time, Dominique lived about an hour away in Jupiter, FL, and Max was busy working in commercial real estate, which meant he was constantly touring buildings. He quickly realized that whenever his tours took him to West Palm Beach (where Dominique worked), he had the perfect excuse to ask her out for coffee, lunch, or dinner. With a little charm and a lot of persistence, he finally won her over. Those little outings in West Palm Beach turned into something so much more—because it was there that we felt the first sparks of something truly special. For over two years, we navigated the semi-long-distance life, only able to see each other on weekends because of our demanding work schedules. But the distance was never a match for the bond we shared, and we were committed to seeing where this love could take us. Then, in 2024, Max knew it was time to take the next step. He planned the perfect proposal at the iconic Worth Avenue Clock Tower in Palm Beach, with one surprise after another: Dominique’s family and friends were waiting for her at Pizza Al Fresco, where we celebrated our first anniversary of dating. It was the perfect way to celebrate our engagement and the beginning of the next chapter of our lives. We moved in together in Fort Lauderdale just two weeks after the proposal, and now we’re counting down the days until we say “I do” and start our happily ever after. From an unexpected meeting to a lifetime of love, we can’t wait to see what the future holds for us!