Alex and Elijah matched on Hinge during the COVID-19 pandemic. It all started when Alex commented on Elijah’s profile, sparking a conversation that would change their lives. Their first date was at Jeni’s Ice Cream in St. Louis, a sweet beginning to what would become an even sweeter relationship. They were hesitant to take their masks off, but they wanted to make sure they weren’t catfishing each other. From that moment, laughter, shared stories, and delicious ice cream made it clear that they had found something special. They took the next big step in their journey and moved to Atlanta. Soon after, life led them to Los Angeles, an adventure that brought them even closer. Alex and Elijah’s love for traveling has been a cornerstone of their relationship that’s created memorable experiences. Their most memorable trip was to Paris, a city Alex had always dreamed of visiting. She thought the trip was simply a birthday celebration, but Elijah secretly planned to propose in front of the Louvre. Elijah hired a photographer that acted as a tourist. After asking the “tourist” to take a picture of them, Elijah made sure to listen for his cue. As soon as the photographer said “this is perfect”, he got down on one knee. Confused as to why Elijah decided to “tie his shoe” when this lady was taking their picture, Alex yells at him to get up. Despite her uproar, Elijah proceeded to pull out the ring and asked Alex to spend her life with him. Alex stood there, overwhelmed with emotion, and said YES! As we reflect on our journey, we feel incredibly grateful for the love, laughter, and experiences that have brought us here. We can’t wait to start this next chapter together!