From Jake's perspective: I re-entered the online dating scene a few years ago. I had a simple tactic that men "looking for love" have utilized for years: I took a picture with my dog Nina. If you're reading this, you can see that it worked! --- From the moment I saw Melanie's kind eyes and amazing smile, I knew I was hooked. And the fact that I felt like I'd known her my whole life made me want to spend the rest of my life with her too! From Melanie's perspective: While Jake's dating profile was likable, it was definitely the pic with the dog that helped him stand out, haha. Yes, I saw his kind smiling face and thought, "he's my type". His love for dancing was a major draw as well. -- It wasn't long before we felt like best friends. This past year has been quite a ride of learning and growing together, including these past few months as husband and wife! We are both looking forward to the journey ahead that God has in store for us, and we say "thank you" to all of our friends and family who have loved us and guided us along the way!