Paul and Gabrielle first matched on Hinge on September 23, 2019 but it wasn’t until November 15 that they finally met in person. That night, Gabrielle circled the block more times than she’d like to admit, nervously peeking through the window of the bar where Paul was already waiting, sitting calmly, sipping a glass of water. With their axe-throwing reservation fast approaching and no parking in sight, a slightly panicked phone call later, Paul didn’t miss a beat. Before they’d even said “hello,” he was already outside, sliding into the driver’s seat to take the wheel. (Gabrielle hasn’t had to do much driving since.) Once parked, they walked into The Corner Bar & Grill, the November air brisk, but the energy between them warm and easy. A few drinks in, they were laughing and teamed up with a rowdy group of strangers who looked like lumberjacks. One stood out, a laid-back guy who didn’t quite fit the crew. Maybe it was the flip-flops in November... no one can remember for sure. As the night wound down and conversations lingered, that same beachy stranger leaned over and asked, “So, how long have you two been together?” When they told him it was their first date, he smiled and said, “Oh, you two are getting married one day. I just know it.” And maybe... he did. Since that night, Paul and Gabrielle have weathered a pandemic together, shared a home, adopted their sweet pup Frankie, and traveled across the country (and beyond), making memories, building a life, and falling deeper in love with every adventure. One night. One spark. One flip-flop-wearing stranger’s bold prediction. And now, a forever in the making.