JD and Karina met while teching a show at Florida State, during his freshman and her sophomore year. Famously, Karina's cousin JP was the first to tell her they were dating. In fact, before they admitted what they meant to each other, Karina and her cousins were lost in North Carolina and she was jokingly told to ask "JD Hunt" where they were. Little did they know JD was actually born in North Carolina and was able to help them find their way! The bride and groom went on to date throughout college and test their relationship through multiple versions of long distance as they both worked hard to seek adventure and pursue their dreams. They credit these periods for their strength in honesty and communication - it truly made them stronger and helped them clarify their values. When Karina got her first teaching job they settled in Florida and began to build a life that felt permanent. They have built community and stability and a routine that prioritized each other. One day, as they were having a classic JD and Karina Saturday: a walk to their favorite local coffee shop, a stop at their farmers market, then off to the Oviedo mall to browse VHS tapes at Duckies. JD decided that they should have dinner at Karina's favorite restaurant, The Old Jailhouse, supposedly to celebrate their last weekend before the new school year began. On the walk home as they enjoyed the waterfront and sunset - admiring and discussing the life they have built together, JD got down on one knee... He marveled at the life that had built and expressed the confidence that no matter where life took them, he knew they would continue to build a life that they both will love and cherish. He asked Karina, to continue to build with him - for life. She said yes!