Jake and Nicole first crossed paths at Michigan State University, where they were both part of the same Christian community on campus. Their initial conversation took place at a mutual friend's wedding in 2020, where Jake's friends playfully nudged him to talk to Nicole. Fast forward three years, and their lives intersected once again when they both downloaded the dating app Upward.

Jake and Nicole matched on the very first day after recognizing each other, which felt like a serendipitous twist of fate. Their first date was on August 9th, 2023. The couple went on three consecutive dates that same week!

Jake and Nicole began their long-distance relationship that summer and have been creating countless memories since. Jake proposed July 6th, 2024, in Bay City, Michigan. The couple are beyond excited to start their lives together as husband and wife.