Our Story
Joe (who was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia with the Navy) had decided to give his high school friend from Las Vegas, Nevada a call to say hi. Little did he know that Amanda was in the car with his friend. Joe had said something funny to make them both laugh, he immediately noticed the other person and asked who it was. He recognized Amanda from their mutual friends' Instagram and decided to "shoot his shot" and talk to her.
Soon after, Amanda and Joe went from texting to calling, to facetiming every day for at least an hour (sometimes even falling asleep on the phone together). They started a long distance relationship and continued to grow a deeper bond with each other; after three long months they finally met in person.
Later on, Amanda decided to make the jump and to move over 2,500 miles to live with Joe. To this day she says it was the best decision she ever made. Amanda, Joe, and their cat Marx live in Norfolk, Virginia but will be moving in March 2024 to... Well, they don't know quite yet. Nevertheless, they are excited to start this new chapter together as husband and wife.
Tidbits
How did you first meet?
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Who made the first move? How?
Joe made the first move. He started messaging Amanda on Instagram; sending her memes and funny little texts.
Who's going to take out the trash?
Whoever happens to be closer to the trash :)
What was your most memorable date?
It would have to be the very first date! Amanda and Joe went to a rave and watched Deadmau5. They wore crazy outfits and danced the night away. <3
What's your favorite activity together?
Amanda and Joe love to play video games together!! A good competition always lead to fun banter!
Where are you going for your honeymoon?
Amanda and Joe are hoping with the help of family and friends to go across the pond to Italy. Joe has family heritage from Brindisi Italy and would love to explore the history, culture, food, and arts there.
What's the best meal you have eaten together?
Best meal ever would have to be when they went to a steakhouse in Virginia. Amanda tried caviar for the first time ever there. For the main entrée they shared a dry-aged porterhouse steak that was absurdly delicious with all the sides you could imagine.
A life goal of ours
To buy a home where they can raise a family and grow old together.
The dorkiest thing about us is
Amanda and Joe will egg each other on and make bits out of anything. They love a good laugh and will keep a joke going until the other person cracks.
We are regulars at
The local Pub down on Granby St Norfolk, VA. Grace O' Malleys! They love the drinking games, the live music on Friday nights, and their Irish Nachos.
Teach us something about
What it takes to create a long lasting marriage. We would love to hear your advice!
Registry
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