Jay and Carly first crossed paths on October 16th, 2021, in one of the nation’s most glamorous and exciting places—Las Vegas, Nevada. Carly had just arrived in the city with her girlfriends, on the eve of her long-awaited 21st birthday. Jay had been in town celebrating his youngest brother's birthday. They just so happened to be attending the same J. Cole concert that night, and little did they know, that memorable evening would alter the course of their lives forever.

As Carly stood waiting beneath the neon lights of the MGM, Jay strolled by with his cast and crew. Carly caught his eye from a distance, and with a sly smile, Jay called out, “Hey, do I follow you on Instagram?”—a move so cheesy that Carly couldn't help but roll her eyes. But there was something about that moment that sparked an undeniable connection between them. Five minutes later, Jay was circling back for more. From that instant on, they were inseparable.

They spent every precious moment together that weekend, filled with laughter, curiosity, and an undeniable bond. Though neither of them truly expected it to lead to anything more—after all, they lived on opposite sides of the country—fate had other plans. From that night on, they talked every day, staying up into the early hours, captivated by each other’s voices. Their connection deepened with every conversation. They just couldn’t get enough.

On November 4th, 2021—just three weeks later—Carly found herself on a plane to California. Within 24 hours of arriving, Jay and Carly had confessed their love for one another. It felt as though the universe had aligned in that moment, and from that point forward, the rest of their story unfolded effortlessly.

Five months later, they packed up Carly's life in Clearwater, Florida, and drove 2,500 miles to their new home in Costa Mesa, California. Then, on October 29th, 2023, in the heart of Napa—while celebrating their two-year anniversary—Jay asked the most important question of all: “Will you marry me?”

It was the easiest decision of Carly's life. With all her heart, she said, “Yes, of course.”

And now, here they are—just a few months away from their dream wedding in Tuscany, Italy. A whirlwind romance, yes, but one that has never felt more certain. They are soulmates, destined to be together forever and ever, in every lifetime over and over.