Jules and Shayne originally met in March of 2021. While they had mutual friends, it wasn't until Shayne moved to Columbus, after serving in the Air Force, that they became aware of one another's existence. Prior to moving back to the United States, he spent 7 years stationed and deployed all around the world including Italy, Kuwait, Japan, Los Angeles and Afghanistan. After connecting online, the pair decided to meet up for drinks at The Bottle Shop, just a few blocks from both of their apartments in the Short North. Hitting it off immediately, they decided to continue the date back at his place with Dirty Frank's takeout that lasted until the early morning. A second date was planned before the first was even over and they met up again for a Comune picnic in Goodale Park a few days later. Yet after two great dates, Shayne made the poor choice to ghost Jules for 15 months. The timing wasn't right. Luckily for him, she believed in second chances. Fast forward to June 2022 where they reconnect at the wedding of good friends, Kaleigh and Chris Mengerink. Spending most of that jubilant evening in each other's presence, the cosmos finally aligned and they've been together ever since. They went on their second first date that following week; pizza at Paulie Gee's, followed by a screening of EEAAO at The Gateway Film Center. We officially committed to one another as husband and wife on 12/12/24 and can't wait to celebrate our marriage, Italian-Sicilian style, with those we love as we embark on this new leg of our journey.