Our Story
The Beginning
Jacquie and Nick first met in February 2021 after matching on Bumble. In the midst of the pandemic, the pair decided to facetime as a "first date". Coincidentally, Nick was not feeling well at the time and shortly after tested positive for covid. Jacquie and Nick spent a few weeks facetiming everyday for hours. By the time the two met in person, feelings had already developed! Meeting for the first time was magical, and the pair have been together ever since.
2021
The first year of dating was filled with a lot of fun and many "firsts". From meeting each other's family and friends, to starting to travel together, Jacquie and Nick dove head first into a loving and serious relationship. Highlights include: -San Diego for Nick's 27th birthday -Jacquie started her first year of grad school -Nick started a new job -First time flying together for a family wedding -Spending Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years with each others families
2022
In 2022, Jacquie and Nick continued to navigate their new relationship as Jacquie's grad school demands intensified and life becoming a lot more busy. The pair continued to make time for fun with beach days, a day trip in Big Bear, a camping trip on Catalina Island, and spending Nick's 28th birthday in Hawaii. 2022 was also a year of weddings, with Jacquie's sister and best friend getting married two weeks apart! The pair ended the year with signing a lease for an apartment together, and the two made the big move of merging their lives together!
2023
Nick and Jacquie started the year by making the big leap of adopting their first dog, Penny! Penny was an amazing addition to the family, and required Nick and Jacquie to learn how to raise their new pup together. 2023 was also a challenging year as the two faced many unforeseen life circumstances regarding family health challenges. The pair leaned on each other for support, and learned how to navigate together when life does not always go according to plan. Jacquie and Nick made the wild decision of ending the year by adopting a second pup to give Penny a sister, and Poppy entered the family! Highlights include: -Trip to Santa Barbara for Nicks 29th Birthday -Park days and beach days with the pups -Jacquie's trip to Germany & Paris -Nick's first trip to Disneyland -Nick spending Mexican Independence Day in Mexico with Jacquie and her family
2024
2024 was a pretty wild year for Jacquie and Nick. The two learned how to live life with two dogs, dealt with the demands of Jacquie being in her last year of grad school, and continued to navigate ongoing family health challenges. Highlights include: -Jacquie graduating from grad school (finally!) -Celebrating Nick's 30th birthday at Disneyland -Camping trip to Big Sur -Trip to Big Bear with the pups -Trip to Joshua Tree with the pups -Jacquie's mother, Lilly, and sister, Chantal, completing their cancer treatments
2025
2025 started with a bang by Nick proposing to Jacquie on February 9th! The pair have spent the year in engagement bliss and deep in wedding planning mode. The two have loved all the support they have received from family and friends throughout the last year. Throughout the year, the two have continued to live their lives by making time for their favorite activities such as; picnics at Wakeham park, riding bikes through the neighborhood and day dreaming of their future home, and going to watch the sunset at Newport Beach. Highlights include: -Nick starting grad school in Computer Science at CSULB -A backpacking trip with the dogs on Catalina Island -Jacquie's niece, Alina, being born creating "Tio Nico" and Tia Tata" -Celebrating Nick's 31st birthday in San Diego -Nick's trip to Japan
Looking Forward
In reflecting on the last 5 years, Nick and Jacquie look back on everything they have been through and the beautiful life they have built together with immense joy and pride. Although the last five years cannot be captured through a paragraph or two, the pair hopes you have been able to get a glimpse into their lives and the family they have found in each other. Jacquie and Nick are so thankful for every person who has been a part of their story. Friends and family who have championed the two and have supported them throughout the years. The pair would not be who they are today without the people around them. They hope to continue to have your support looking forward as they embark on their biggest adventure yet!
