Their story began one summer night at a bar in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, when a mutual friend introduced Alex and Alyssa. Though they grew up in neighboring towns, their paths had somehow never crossed. At the time, Alex was living in Boston, so after exchanging numbers, Alyssa never expected much to come of it. But a month later, Alex returned to New Jersey and asked her on a date. Their first date was July 20th at Felina in Ridgewood, followed by ice cream at Van Dyk's. They clicked immediately, with a movie the very next day and a third date at Six Flags soon after. Their first year and a half together was long distance, until Alex moved back to New Jersey, and they began building a life together.

Nearly four years into their relationship, Alex decided it was time to make things official in a much bigger way. On April 18th, just three days after Alyssa's birthday, he told her they were heading into the city for dinner. The day began with a beautiful walk through Van Vleck House & Gardens in Montclair before heading home to get ready for the birthday dinner. While getting ready, Alex told Alyssa they needed to stop at a friend's apartment in SoHo before dinner to "sign something." After a glass of wine at a bar in SoHo, they arrived at what was supposed to be the apartment, only to find a beautiful rooftop overlooking the city, a floral heart that read "Marry Me," and a photographer waiting to capture the moment. Though clouds and fog covered the city instead of the planned sunset, the setting made the moment even more magical. Five years and four days after their first date, Alex and Alyssa will be married on July 24, 2027, at The Park Savoy Estate. They can't wait to celebrate with everyone who has been part of their story!