It all started with a swipe — thanks to Hinge, AJ and Madalin went from perfect strangers to perfect match. After two weeks of chatting, laughing, and pretending we weren’t already falling for each other, we had our first date: coffee at Starbucks, followed by a game of putt-putt that neither of us took seriously… except maybe a little. From that day on, we just knew. Life quickly became full of shared memories, endless laughs, lots of coffee dates, and a love that felt like home. Then came a stormy week in Destin, Florida — and one magical day of sunshine. On September 12, 2024, under the golden sky, AJ asked Madalin to spend forever with him on the beach. She said yes — and now we’re counting down the days until October 4, 2025, when forever officially begins.