Nicole & Alex

As the saying goes that "opposites attract," and few couples prove that better than Alex and Nicole. Alex is a gamer at heart, a devoted sports fan, and exceptionally talented when it comes to mathematics. Friends and family often joke that he's a human calculator. Nicole, on the other hand, is the outgoing theater girl who is creative and loves people. Somehow, those differences became the perfect foundation for a lasting relationship.

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Their story began in the most millennial way possible, through Facebook. A mutual friend, Caroline, posted a fun picture of herself and Nicole. Alex noticed the photo, liked it, and sent Nicole a message because he was convinced she looked familiar. Although they had never actually met, Caroline was certain they would hit it off and encouraged them to go on at least one date.

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That first date took place at The Cheesecake Factory, and quickly became the start of something special. As the weeks and months passed, one date turned into many more. They went from sharing dinners to movie nights and quiet evenings together with Alex's dog, Roxy. They explored new places together, creating memories on many trips, including a few hockey games following Alex's favorite team, the Philadelphia Flyers, as well as trips to Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, and the Carolinas.

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After many adventures, Alex and Nicole took the next big step and moved into their first apartment together. They discovered each other's strengths and imperfections and learned that a strong relationship is built not on perfection, but on growing together. They hosted game nights with friends, learned to cook together with new recipes, and enjoyed dinners at favorite local restaurants like The Rev and Soma.

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They later moved back to Nicole's hometown of Newburyport, surrounded by family and a community they love, as they continue to build a life filled with laughter, traditions, and new memories.

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After more than eight years together, their journey of friendship, adventure, and unwavering support led to their engagement when Alex proposed with their families gathered  on Thanksgiving. Alex and Nicole know that no relationship is perfect, and they wouldn't want it any other way. What they have built is something stronger: a partnership rooted in love, understanding, and the promise to stand beside one another through life's greatest joys and toughest challenges.

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