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January 31, 2026
Lombard, IL

Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After Party

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Javian Whyte

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Julia Difino

January 31, 2026

Lombard, IL

Our love story

From a “swipe right” to an “I Do.”

We matched on Hinge last summer, not knowing one swipe would lead us here in the next year. What started as a simple match quickly turned into our first phone call, as Javian was on the road for work. That week, we shared many phone calls getting to know one another and planned our first date for the upcoming weekend. Where Javi asked to “pull me for a chat” in the little villa of a boba tea shop, our conversation flowed easily and our laughter came naturally. From that moment on, one date became many, dates that soon included weekend adventures, family gatherings, and time spent with the people who matter most to us. We discovered early on that we shared the same values: prioritizing family, working hard toward our future, and the dream of marriage and building a family together. What began as a match on a dating app, quickly grew into a partnership built on love, trust, and shared goals. Javian proposed as we walked up to my grandmother’s house on thanksgiving afternoon and we spent that day celebrating with loved ones! We secretly tied the knot with our mothers beside us at the end of November. Fast forward 6 months later, and now we’re so excited to celebrate that love with all of you!