A classic love story with a modern twist. In the picturesque town of Montgomery, New Jersey, two hearts were destined to entwine in a love story that would span years and miles. The year was 2016, and the air was crisp with the promise of autumn.

Jen and Mike, both products of this charming town, had known of each other since their childhood days. Mike, being a year older than Jen, had spent their high school days walking the same halls but somehow just missing each other's gaze. Perhaps, unbeknownst to them, they were secretly crushing on each other as they ventured into their college years. Fate, however, had a grander plan in store for them.

After their college years, Jen and Mike found themselves back in their hometown, ready to embrace the next chapter of their lives. They reconnected after college when they kept running (no pun intended) into each other back in Montgomery at none other than Princeton Fitness and Wellness Gym. As they reconnected amidst the clang of weights and the hum of treadmills, the spark between them was undeniable. The rest, as they say, was history.

Life soon took them on different paths. Mike moved to Hoboken to work in New York City while Jen ventured to the vibrant streets of Washington, D.C. Despite the miles that separated them, their love only grew stronger. Their relationship faced its greatest test as they embarked on a three-year long-distance journey, but through it all, their unwavering commitment and love for each other conquered all obstacles.

As Jen began her journey into law school, they decided to move to Long Island, NY. In the midst of their shared dreams and aspirations, they welcomed a furry addition to their family: Hunter, their beloved foster dog. Hunter soon became a part of the Reynolds family, completing the picture of love and togetherness they had always dreamed of.

On the Friday of Memorial Day weekend in 2023, the sun dipped low on the horizon, casting a warm, golden glow over the bay in Mantoloking, New Jersey. It was a day of great anticipation, a day when Mike would finally get down on one knee and ask Jen to marry him.

They stood at his family's bayfront home, a place that held a treasure trove of memories from their years together. It was a place that had witnessed their love, laughter, shared dreams, and countless sunsets that painted the sky with hues of orange and pink.

But the magic didn't end there. Little did Jen know, her family had been hiding, waiting for the perfect moment to join this beautiful scene. As Mike asked those four life-changing words, "Will you marry me?" Jen's family emerged from their hiding spot, a wave of love and joy surging over her.

They celebrated with their families amidst the backdrop of a breathtaking sunset, a reminder of Mike's dad, who was no longer with them. They felt his presence in the warm breeze and the colors of the sky.

In that magical moment, Mike and Jen took the first step towards their forever.

We are so excited for you to join us as we say, “I do!”

Let’s get married!!!!

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May 26, 2023