It all started with a little matchmaking—thanks to Allie’s friend, Toxey, who insisted she match with Marcel on Hinge. After just two days of talking, we had our first date at Allie’s apartment, where we spent hours deep in conversation. It didn’t take long for us to realize we had something special. We soon moved in together and began our next adventure in Chicago with our dogs, Charlie and Kacie, building a life filled with love, laughter, and endless dog walks. Then, on August 17th, Marcel pulled off the ultimate surprise—a private sunset cruise on Lake Michigan, where he got down on one knee and asked Allie to spend forever together. It was a perfect moment, and of course, she said yes!