It was September 14, 2022 and Ashley was working Festa Italiana in downtown Syracuse for work with her coworker, Anthony. Anthony’s longtime childhood friend, Rico also happened to be there. Rico told Ashley he was going to find her a “nice Italian guy.” Fast forward to July 14, 2023. Anthony told Ashley that Rico had a “guy” that he wanted her to meet. Ashley didn’t think much of it, and kind of just laughed it off. But over the next few months, Anthony continued to remind Ashley of the mysterious man she would soon meet. September would change her life. Anthony texted Ashley a photo of “the guy” and without hesitation Ashley said “Oh my god. He’s so hot!!! Please introduce me lol.” The two exchanged numbers and would start texting, but unfortunately Tim was going to Italy for the next three weeks. The two kept in touch and planned a date for when Tim would return back to Syracuse. Tim told Ashley he thought going to dinner on a first date was cliche. Instead, Tim planned the cutest first date and Ashley was smitten by the itinerary. But unfortunately, the weather would change things. Instead, the two got drinks and apps and then went bowling. They immediately hit it off and wanted to see each other again. 10.21.23 changed Ashley’s life for the better and Tim’s too. And the rest is history…