Vanessa and Isaiah once walked the same campus at Rutgers University. Sharing mutual acquaintances, passing by the same familiar places—yet their lives never intersected. On September 22, 2023, they matched on Hinge—on the very day Vanessa downloaded the app, Isaiah was planning to delete it. But just before he did, her profile appeared. Curiosity sparked, they matched, messaged, and three days later, met for their first date at Penang. They talked for hours, completely losing track of time. By the time they realized the restaurant was closing, they both admitted they’d been holding their bladders the entire time just to stay in the moment. Despite the great conversation, they both left unsure of how the other felt. The very next day, Vanessa traveled to Philly and ran into a mutual friend who had already heard about their date—and confirmed what Isaiah hadn’t yet said aloud: he really liked her. The following day, as Vanessa prepared to leave for Italy, Isaiah asked (fully expecting a "no") if she would go on a second date before her trip. To his surprise, she said yes! That second date confirmed intentions and attraction. Sparks flew. As Vanessa left, she told her sister, “This is either going to be the worst heartbreak of my life… or I’m going to be with this man forever.” From thousands of miles away, their connection only deepened. And when Vanessa returned home, the first person she rushed to see was Isaiah. Together, they built a love grounded in faith, friendship, and God's perfect timing. They honored God in their dating journey, and on February 2, 2025, Isaiah asked Vanessa to be his wife. On May 24, 2025, with full hearts and unwavering joy, they said yes to forever. And on January 15, 2026, they’re asking you to celebrate their union with them.