9.13.24

Our story began on May 22, 2021, at Kristi Rinaldi (my bridesmaid) and Marcus Rinaldi's wedding, where I was a bridesmaid for Kristi and Jake was a guest (best friends with Marcus). Little did we know, destiny had more in store for us. A week later, the spark truly ignited at the Syracuse Met's game. Maria, not yet acquainted with Jake's playful spirit, dared him with a $20 bet to roll down the kids' section hill. Jake easily embraced the challenge, tumbling alongside the little ones. The best $20 Maria ever spent, leading to a connection that would change our lives. From that moment, our journey unfolded— of dog walks, cafe meet-ups for work, and everything else that the universe was doing to bring us closer. Kristi and Marcus, our best friends and matchmakers, reached out to us both asking if we wanted to go bowling. That night after bowling, we shared our first kiss. Fast forward over two years, and here we stand on the verge of forever, ready to embark on the next chapter!