We first met in April of 2020 on Hinge during the beginning of COVID. Being quarantined and both inside, we decided to use that season of life to join the dating app! Unbeknownst to J.T. at the time, Julie was swiping through San Diego guys from her home in Utah, and only went through 5 or so profiles before deciding to stop. One of those guys was J.T. ! We matched and immediately began getting to know each other. After talking for a couple of weeks, we made plans and had our first date at Kate Sessions Park in Pacific Beach. Since nothing was open at the time, J.T. brought stuff for a picnic and we just sat and talked for hours while watching the sunset and immediately connected. J.T. had made plans for after the date and his phone was blowing up wondering where he was and what was taking so long. After at least 10 missed calls, J.T. finally answered and explained that he was okay!! We were long distance for the first year of our relationship! We spent our time together over FaceTime and flew back and forth between Salt Lake City and San Diego a couple of weekends a month to see each other. This time was challenging, but we were able to keep our communication strong and keep the spark going, even from 743 miles away!! Julie moved back to San Diego in June of 2021 and we have loved being in the same state ever since (our bank accounts are also big fans). We got engaged on July 16th, 2022 in Skaneateles, New York (where Julie's family spends their summers) on the newly built deck of one of their family houses (with the BEST sunset view). We were able to sneak away during a family reunion to have an intimate moment together. Julie was completely shocked! We are so blessed to share this day with you and look forward to dancing the night away with all of our favorite people!!