Im extremely picky so this was big for me.

As they continued their courtship, Alex began to re-think her long-held disinterest in getting married.

I had always been a cynic when it came to marriage, Alex admits.

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Growing up, I witnessed my parents live the once-in-a-lifetime lovethey are still together, 40 years this year.

Little did I know, I just needed to find my Matt Kaplan.

you’re free to do it, she said.

We can get married.

So, on May 3, 2023, Matt did just that.

It had been a long week.

I was excited to get home, get in the jacuzzi, and have some whiskey with my boyfriend.

Alex pressed play and a video that Matt had made appeared.

Go find it, he said.

Then, Alex proceeded to follow a scavenger hunt, room by room throughout the house.