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Jay Barisch

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Hartley Abner

August 15, 2026

Highland, IL
132 days132 d11 hours11 h46 minutes46 min38 seconds38 s

How We Met

We met at a mutual friend's wedding where we were both in the wedding party and happened to be seated next to each other at dinner. What was supposed to be nothing more than polite conversations (about plate settings and what charger plates were) quickly turned into laughter, easy banter, and a connection neither of us expected.. or was quite prepared for. At the time, life looked a little different for both of us, and we both tried to brush off the feeling that something was unfolding anyway. But as the night went on, it became clear that some things don't happen by accident. A random seating chart turned into great conversation, effortless chemistry, and a connection we couldn't ignore. What began as one special night celebrating love quickly became something much more.. and the rest is our favorite kind of history.

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