James and Gabrielle's story began long before they even realized it. Growing up just a few blocks apart in Melville, James was the boy riding his skateboard down Munson Court past Gabrielle's house, and she was the younger girl handing out cold water and ice pops to him and his friends on hot summer days. Gabrielle always had a quiet crush on James, but being two years younger, James didn’t really notice her then. Still, Gabrielle would join in their basketball games and ride bikes around the neighborhood, always hoping to hang out with James. Years later, life reconnected them in the most unexpected, and perfect way... through a dating app. What started as a simple hello quickly turned into hours of conversation and laughter. There was something instantly familiar and comforting about finding their way back to one another at a time when their hearts needed it most. On their very first date, James didn’t just take Gabrielle to lunch, he introduced her to his entire family (yes, really!) and brought her to a drive-on beach, where they spent the day surrounded by James' friends and siblings. That night, Gabrielle knew this wasn’t just another date it was the start of something special. From that moment on, they were inseparable. Since then, their love has blossomed into everything they once dreamed of. They bought a condo in the very town they grew up in, and have built a life together filled with love, constant laughter, unwavering support, and two very spoiled cats. Now, after over four years together, Gabrielle and James are ready to begin their next chapter. Surrounded by the people they love most as husband and wife.