In July of 2020, the entire world seemed to have changed overnight. At the height of the international pandemic, both Brittany and Michael found themselves relocated back home to wait out the storm. Little did they know in the midst of all the change and chaos that surrounded, they would unexpectedly find each other. Brittany and Michael first met online through Bumble. While “love at first swipe” might be overstating things, there was an undeniable chemistry that compelled them to meet in person as soon as possible. It was at a small dive bar off A1A, one of the few restaurants still open, that their story truly began. What was expected to be a short get-to-know-you turned into hours spent on the beach, talking, laughing, and trading stories. Their relationship bloomed overnight, and the pair thrived over the coming months as they supported each other through Michael’s on-going job hunt and Brittany’s first semester of law school. After 8 months, and with the worst of the pandemic subsided, Brittany and Michael set out to forge their new lives together. They settled in an apartment in Orange City, where they remain today. It was there Brittany introduced Michael to the world of martial arts and MMA. Their shared passion for the sport and students only strengthened their bond, as they spent their weeks in classes together. Despite their busy schedules, the pair also found joy in taking little adventures. Some of their best weekends are spent checking out new brunch spots, finding craft fairs, and impromptu day trips to the springs or nearest beach. In 2022 they adopted their first dog together and welcomed Starling into their family. Unbeknownst to Brittany, Michael planned a trip for the two to visit his alma mater and out-of-state friends. Exactly three years to the day since their first date on the beach, the two found themselves at a craft fair in State College, PA. It was there that Michael got down on one knee and asked Brittany to marry him, before his closest friends. She of course said yes! Through all the unexpected, multiple career changes, and big moments, Michael and Brittany have found strength in each other. Their never-yielding love and support for one another is the constant that unites them, and they cannot wait to celebrate their wedding day together, surrounded with the love of family and friends.