J & M’s story began one night at a bar called The Victorian in Santa Monica, California. Joey was out with his close friends when he noticed Marissa, who was more than ready to call it a night. With effortless confidence, he approached her as if they had been best friends for twenty years, cracked a smile, and said, “Why do you look so sober and uncomfortable?” From that moment on, they spoke as though they truly had known each other for decades. The connection felt immediate and familiar. when Joey asked for Marissa's number, she played a bit hard to get, said no but you can have my Instagram. We exchanged Instagram's and as soon as Marissa turned around, poof Joey had disappeared into the night in true “Irish goodbye” fashion... fitting for a McCarthy. The next morning, Joey posted an Instagram story with his friends captioned, “If you saw us last night, yes you did.” Marissa replied. Joey didn’t hesitate: “What are we still doing here? What’s your number?” This time, she gave it to him. From there, the conversation never stopped. A few weeks later, Joey spontaneously left a late-night Grammy Awards party and announced he was coming to pick Marissa up. Meanwhile, she was at home folding laundry and watching The Parent Trap. Without much of a plan, Joey drove an hour north along the Pacific Coast Highway until they found themselves in the quiet, middle-of-nowhere Malibu. Back at home, Marissa’s friends were discreetly tracking her location, half-convinced she had been kidnapped. Instead, it became the night they would never forget. They shared a bottle of wine on a blanket by the ocean, talking for hours, until 3 a.m stargazing and discovering that their connection felt nothing short of divine intervention. They shared their first kiss, and the very next morning, both of them called their families to say they had met the one. For those who know them, their love story has never felt like chance. It has always felt meant to be. Now, as they prepare to be married at Marissa’s father’s home with their beautiful baby boy, Hayes, serving as ring bearer, their journey comes full circle. What began as a playful conversation at a bar has grown into a life filled with laughter, adventure, deep love, and an unbreakable bond. They may not know exactly what the future holds, but one thing is certain: this is a love they will never let go of. LET'S GET THEM MARRIED!!!!