Our Story

Monica and Justin met back in 2010. Although they were in separate grades they had a lot of mutual friends. After Justin graduated high school their friendship faded a bit. In 2014, Justin reached back out to Monica to catch up. At this time he was working the night shift at the local airport. The two of them would meet up at the local Hit n Run when he got off work to hangout. Those late night conversations turned into good morning text. On July 13, 2014 Monica and Justin started dating. In 2020, Monica and Justin bought a house together in Wood River and have 2 dogs Cooper and Vinnie. On December 22nd, while exchanging Christmas gifts Justin gifted Monica an empty box. While she unwrapped this gift he got down on one knee and asked her to spend the rest of his life with her. Of course she said yes! The couple celebrate their 10 year dating anniversary in 2024 and cannot wait to create a new anniversary next year and start a new chapter of their lives together.