In August of 2020, when the world was still adjusting to the new normal, Nick and Alexis found themselves at the same rooftop restaurant in Arlington, VA (6 feet apart of course). Fate had a way of intertwining their lives, as their friends, who happened to know each other, unknowingly played matchmakers from across the room. Nick and Alexis were introduced for just a brief second. In the following days, Nick obtained Alexis's number through their mutual friends, sparking the beginnings of a connection that would soon blossom.

Learning of Alexis's impending move to Richmond in September, Nick felt compelled to seize the opportunity. Offering to assist with her relocation to Henrico, VA, he arrived only to find no boxes to carry, but rather a request to hang string lights in her new apartment. Puzzled yet eager to help, Nick willingly obliged, unaware that Alexis was discreetly gauging his height—a clever test concealed within a simple task.

Over the next several weeks, their rendezvous became frequent occurrences, meeting at beloved Richmond locales like Southern Railway Taphouse, Three Monkeys, and District 5. Amidst laughter and shared tales from their college days, their bond deepened with each passing moment. One memorable Sunday, Nick found himself overindulging in orange crushes during a Steelers game at Wood & Iron, prompting him to entrust Alexis with his safe journey home—a decision that would later lead to an unexpected car-towing incident, an anecdote to be told another day.

In November of 2020, Nick threw a birthday party with his closest friends and invited Alexis. She fit right in and meshed seamlessly with her sense of humor and down to Earth persona; from that moment Nick knew she was special. Luckily, she felt the same about him, and after that party the two started spending even more time with each other. Fortunately, their mutual affection remained steadfast, paving the way for a love that grew deeper with each passing day.

From that pivotal moment onward, Nick and Alexis became inseparable, their hearts entwined in a bond that felt destined. With unwavering certainty, they embarked on a journey that culminated in a joyous decision to unite in marriage, ready to embrace a future filled with shared dreams and endless love.