It all began back in 2017, long before they knew their paths would be forever intertwined. Sophie was on her way to visit her best friend Jordyn at Binghamton University and, in true Sophie fashion, sent a video saying, “I can’t wait to go out, party, and maybe I’ll meet my future husband!” Little did she know, her future husband was already there — quite literally in the background of every video she took that night. His name? Eric Swerdin. It was truly the invisible string theory in real life — the idea that two people destined to meet are always connected by an unseen thread, quietly pulling them toward each other until, one day, their paths finally cross. Fast forward a few years — college had ended, real life had begun, and fate decided it wasn’t done with them yet. They both ended up living in New York City, where their paths crossed again one night after a party. They shared an Uber home with a mutual friend, Emily. Sophie thought Eric was cute… but he had a man bun, so that was the end of that (for the time being). Years passed, but fate wasn’t giving up. One day, Sophie was swiping on Hinge when she came across a handsome, strong, Jewish guy — no man bun this time — the kind of guy every grandma dreams about — and she swiped right. He seemed too good to be true… and yet, somehow, he was real. The connection was instant, and the conversation flowed effortlessly. However, they didn't meet in person just yet. A few months later, Sophie was out with friends when their mutual friend, Jordan Drapkin, leaned over and said, “You know, Josh’s friend Eric is really cute and nice. You two would get along so well and you need to text him.” Sophie laughed it off but promised to text him. And as if the universe had been waiting for that very moment — the next day, Eric appeared on her Hinge again. This time, she sent him a rose. Their first date was at Blue Haven, and from the very first moment, it just felt right. They sat together for hours, talking, laughing, and forgetting about the world around them. Eric was supposed to leave after an hour for a friend’s party, but instead, he asked Sophie to come with him — and she did. That night, they never wanted to say goodbye… and from that moment on, they really never have. Since then, they’ve built a beautiful life together — traveling the world, laughing until they cry, supporting each other through every dream, and falling deeper in love with every adventure. What started as a chance encounter in the background of a college party video has grown into the greatest love story of their lives. Now, they can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter surrounded by the people they love most — as they say “I do” and begin the rest of their forever.