Every great love story starts somewhere. Ours started with Nicole leaving Jake on read.

After his first Hinge message went unanswered, Jake decided to take one more shot by sending, "A swing and a miss." It was bold. It was cheesy. It made Nicole laugh. And they've been laughing together ever since.

While Nicole and Jake are complete opposites on paper, it somehow works. Whether they're traveling to a new country, trying another restaurant, or laughing until they cry over something only the two of them find funny, they've learned that life is simply better together.

Jake introduced Nicole to the world of tasting menus and upscale restaurants, while Nicole convinced Jake that hiking boots belong in everyone's closet. Together, they've found the perfect balance between dressing up for a reservation and getting dirty on the trails.

Their shared love for animals has been at the heart of their relationship from the very beginning. Together they've adopted their dog, Rocky, and share their home with Rocky and Jake's two cats—who Nicole proudly refers to as her stepchildren.

Now, surrounded by their favorite people, Nicole and Jake are so excited to celebrate the next chapter of their story and the many adventures still to come.