We’re getting married!

Jacob and Beatrice’s love story began in an unexpected way—on Bumble (although they like to joke with their families that it started at Home Depot... sorry, Mom!). Their first date was at Rock and Roll Sushi in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, right in the midst of the COVID pandemic, just before the fall school semester began. The evening kicked off with a bit of chaos. They drove separately to the restaurant, and when Beatrice arrived, she realized she had left her mask in the car. After making a quick trip back to grab it, Jacob couldn’t help but think she was bailing on the date. But Beatrice was determined to continue. She returned, and they settled in for sushi—now their go-to date night food. However, the restaurant was so loud that they could barely hear each other, leaving them to mostly enjoy their meal in silence, not really getting to know each other just yet. After dinner, they went their separate ways. Beatrice, taking the long way home, passed by a group of UA students hanging out on campus. Not wanting to spend the night alone, she decided to invite Jacob back to her apartment. There, they ended up watching The Greatest Showman in a quieter setting, finally able to talk and truly connect. From that moment on, everything just clicked, and they’ve been inseparable ever since. And the rest, as they say, is history.