Way back in the day, in 2013, Michelle and Billy both worked at a store called Tilly's. Michelle worked at the Rockaway Townsquare location and Billy worked at the Garden State Plaza location. One of the store managers transferred stores so they started getting together every so often with a larger group of friends from both stores which is where they first met. They started out as just friends. After getting to know each other and realizing how much they had in common, Billy took a chance and asked one of their mutual friends for Michelle's number. They started talking, went on two dates, and became official boyfriend and girlfriend! After five years, they finally took the plunge and moved into their first apartment together. The plan was to not get any pets for the first year but after a few short months, they caved and got a hedgehog named Charlie. A couple of months later, they got a rescue pup named Ziggy. A few years later in 2021, Billy proposed (Finally!!!) on Valentine's Day and Michelle said NO! (Kidding of course, but props for reading this far!) In true Billy and Michelle fashion, they took their time planning all of the details of their day and decided to have a bit of a long engagement which leads us to where we are today. We're breaking third person to now say how excited we are to be in the same room with all of the amazing people we know and love and who have been a part of our decade long journey. You have all played a part in our lives and we can't wait to celebrate with all of you! Love, Michelle & Billy