Gabi and Matt's love story began in the most modern of ways—on Tinder. It was September 2017, and both of them were at pivotal points in their lives. Both were open to new beginnings, and when they swiped right, little did they know that it would set the stage for their story. Their first date was an impromptu hike in Cold Spring, a charming town just outside the city. Neither of them expected to get lost in the woods, but that's exactly what happened. They wandered through trails they hadn't planned on, laughing and enjoying each other's company, the nervousness of a first date fading away with every wrong turn they took. The hike, which could've been a disaster, turned into a perfect first memory, one that would stick with them forever. After the hike, Gabi had to rush home to get ready for work. On her way back, still riding the high of a magical date, she couldn't help but speed a little. In her mind, she was already thinking about how she might have just met *the one*. So, it was no surprise when she ended up getting a speeding ticket. But she didn't mind. In fact, she couldn't stop smiling as she thought about the date that had already made her heart race in the best possible way. Fast forward to March 2020. The pandemic had forced them to spend every moment together, and they chose to move in. It was a big decision, one that would test their relationship in ways neither could have predicted. Being together 24/7 wasn’t easy, but it only brought them closer, showing them that even in the midst of chaos, they could face anything as long as they had each other. Nearly five years later, on a quiet Sunday afternoon, Matt surprised Gabi with asking her to be his life partner. She was completely surprised and wearing chipped blue nails. When he got down on one knee and asked her to spend forever with him, there was no hesitation in her answer. She said yes, shocked and teary, knowing that this moment was the culmination of everything they had shared. They had weathered life’s storms together, and now they were ready to face forever. And so, on February 28th, 2026, they will say "I do," surrounded by friends, family, and the love that began with a swipe right and a hike in Cold Spring. It’s a love story that proves that sometimes the best things in life come when you least expect them, and sometimes a little adventure, even a few wrong turns, is exactly what you need to find your way to forever.