We're Getting Married!!

How It All Began Our story starts the modern way—on Hinge, the app “designed to be deleted.” Nicole was casually swiping through her treasure trove of matches when Max’s profile stopped her cold. The first picture? Him in a tuxedo, looking like he’d just wrapped up saving the world in a spy movie. Next came wholesome shots with his mom and dad, which earned him bonus points. And as if that weren’t enough, he was an aerospace engineer—a perfect match for Nicole, a recent chemical engineering grad with a weakness for brains and brawn. After exchanging a series of clever, borderline ridiculous messages (where Max learned Nicole could probably outwit him in her sleep), they decided to meet in person at a billiards bar in West Hollywood. First Impressions Max was already seated at the bar when Nicole walked in, radiating equal parts nervous energy and undeniable confidence. Nicole immediately noticed how ridiculously handsome and put-together he was—like the human embodiment of “tall, dark, and handsome.” Max, on the other hand, swears it was love at first sight. He says Nicole walked in like a goddess with a hint of chaos, and he knew then and there that she was The One. Nicole’s first words to Max? Something along the lines of, “So I’m a dog mom. Gave birth to her and everything.” A bold opener, but somehow it worked. Max didn’t miss a beat, and just like that, their banter kicked off like they’d known each other forever. Love and Billiards While Max may have fallen head over heels the moment Nicole walked in, her moment came a little later—during their first game of billiards. Max wasn’t just good; he was annoyingly good, leaving Nicole equal parts impressed and determined to beat him one day. (Spoiler: she’s still working on it.) After a few rounds, they kissed—the kiss that changed everything. But the night didn’t end there. Neither one of them could bear to call it quits. Instead, they wandered off to another bar, then a late-night café called Crave, sipping drinks and talking like old friends who were just getting reacquainted. The Rest Is History From that unforgettable night on, their lives became a beautiful whirlwind of piña coladas, Honey snuggles, and a shared love of ridiculous butt jokes. Somewhere between the laughter, the late-night conversations, and Max pretending not to notice Nicole’s competitive streak, they became best friends, partners in crime, and each other’s biggest fans. Now, they’re ready to take the plunge into forever, surrounded by the people (and dog) they love most.