Her Story: In 2023, Lucy was on a mission to find her happily ever after. After 37 Hinge dates, she was starting to lose hope. But then, a magical match appeared: Zvi. His thoughtful, four-inch-long response to her prompt instantly captured her heart. -- His Story: After a heart-wrenching breakup, Zvi had grown weary of love's fickle nature. Yet, the eternal romantic within him couldn't quite surrender hope. As he aimlessly scrolled through Hinge profiles, a pair of captivating dimples caught his eye. It was Lucy. -- Their Story: Intrigued by her charm, Zvi initiated a series of thoughtful, engaging conversations. He envisioned a perfect first date, a blend of his Israeli heritage and Texan flair. Breaking his usual routine, he offered to pick her up in his trusty Tundra, sharing stories and laughter along the way. A shared understanding of past heartaches forged an unexpected connection, easing the initial nerves -- trauma bonding! The evening unfolded at a cozy Israeli restaurant in Austin, where Zvi introduced Lucy to the delightful taste of Arak. As the night wore on, a sweet kiss as a return sealed their growing bond. Zvi, already smitten, couldn't resist asking Lucy to be his girlfriend on their third date. And so, their love story began.

Lucy and Zvi were already living their best lives, exploring the lush rainforests of Costa Rica. From sloths to Costa Rican coffee and chocolate, they were having the time of their lives. But little did Lucy know, Zvi had a secret plan to make their adventure even more magical. Zvi, a man of action, knew Lucy was the one. Despite a hectic year, he secretly planned an ultimate surprise proposal. He even managed to acquire her dream engagement ring, despite earlier leading her to believe it wouldn't be possible for their Costa Rica trip less than 2 weeks. On a magical Saturday evening, under the twinkling stars, Zvi led Lucy to a secluded dining area, pretending going to a karaoke night at the resort. As they sat down, a romantic playlist that Zvi made for Lucy filled the air, setting the mood. With a nervous smile, Zvi got down on one knee. Overwhelmed with emotion, Lucy couldn't hear his heartfelt proposal (which was a really nice speech to be honest :)), but she didn't need those words. The love in his eyes and the ring in his hand were all the answer she needed. She said "yes," and their love story was sealed with a kiss.