Our Story

How We Met

Our story began thanks to a little matchmaking magic from our friends, who somehow knew before we did that something special was about to unfold. What started as a simple hike quickly turned into an unexpected and unforgettable first date.
After walking and talking for a while, we decided to grab some pizza and catch a drive-in movie. In true spontaneous fashion, we realized we needed a boombox to hear the film—so at 8 p.m., we found ourselves roaming Target, picking out snacks, drinks, and the now-legendary boombox that made it all possible.
That night under the stars, sharing pizza and laughter in the back of a car, we both felt it, this was something different, something real. What was meant to be just a casual evening turned into the beginning of everything.

The Proposal

While on a trip through France—first celebrating Jessica’s brother’s wedding in Paris—Jonathan had a secret tucked away in his bag: a ring that had been hidden for months, waiting for the perfect moment.
That moment came in the stunning seaside city of Nice. Jonathan had arranged for a photographer to capture the big surprise at the top of a breathtaking overlook. But with the summer heat bearing down and a long climb ahead of us, the journey to the top was anything but easy. Hot, tired, and slightly cranky, we finally made it to the top—and that’s when everything changed.
With the sparkling Mediterranean as our backdrop and the city of Nice stretched out below us, Jonathan got down on one knee and asked Jessica to spend forever together. Spoiler: she said yes!