Wedding Date on Mar 25, 2023

Samantha and Jake initially crossed paths on the Hinge app. Samantha, having joined a few months after relocating to SLO, found Jake to be her inaugural and ultimate date on the platform. Interestingly, the feeling was mutual, as Jake also experienced his first and last date on Hinge with Samantha. Their shared realization of this special connection brought a sense of joy, as denoted by the cheerful smiley face in their story. On their first date, Samantha and Jake ventured for a scenic hike along Avila Ridge in the morning, the beauty of the surroundings setting the perfect backdrop for the beginning of their day-long shared journey. Words from the Bride " He means I've found something I worried I would never find. He means that my dreams of creating my own little family will come true. That I will have someone to help me share the burden on life's hard days and celebrate with me on the best days. He means I did the right thing all the times my heart felt broken and I chose not to give up, to keep searching. He means I get to laugh everyday, dance every day, and that my heart has a safe place to rest. Being with him means that wherever we are, I'm home. :) " Words from the Groom "Well. Anything I write will be an understatement of what she means to me. She means everything. She means things I've hoped for in this life are becoming true and progress is being made in my life. Goals in my life are becoming a reality. She means success. She means I am worthy. She loves me while challenging me, she encourages me while keeping me grounded. And best, she understands me. We can joke with each other when times are light and get serious when necessary. I feel so lucky every day I'm with her".