Liora & Jonathan

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Once upon a time, in the midst of 2020, love blossomed at the most unexpected time, in the most unexpected place – the internet. Jonathan, nestled in the tranquility of Long Island, and Liora, navigating the then-empty streets of the city, found themselves swiping right on destiny through the magical land of Hinge. And thus began a cycle of romance and adventure, with dates spanning the various boroughs, venturing across state lines, and eventually all around the globe. Luckily, Liora didn’t let Jonathan’s questionable decision to wear a bandana on their first date get in the way of this love story. From Jonathan’s makeshift rooftop restaurant with his roommates as waitstaff, to salsa dancing in a Puerto Rican bar, to glamping in the Negev desert, to a tiny home on a farm in Jamberoo, and many pastrami sandwiches later, their love story reaches its crescendo. Fast forward to a sun-soaked Miami Thanksgiving. Liora's family jetted in from the land down under and Jonathan's kinfolk from a closer but Long(er) Island, the scene was set for a momentous occasion. With a ring crafted from two family heirlooms – one from Liora's Bubba and the other from Jonathan's Mimi – their engagement was a symbol of intertwined legacies and newfound beginnings. And their love story continues with the next chapter, promising a lifetime of excitement, adventure, and hopefully, fewer bandanas.