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Some love stories are written in the stars—others are written in shared hometowns, mutual friends, and a few surprise twists along the way. Alyssa and Michael's began in the spring of 2020, thanks to their best friends Jill and Duncan.

That summer, Alyssa joined her roommate Jill at a party with Duncan’s friends. Michael happened to be there, and depending on who you ask, the story of who approached who is still up for debate—though their friends are pretty convinced Michael made the first move. What’s not up for debate? They clicked instantly. They spent nearly the whole day together and went on their first official date a week later, on July 3rd.

Their first date was one for the books. They spent hours chatting on Michael’s porch, marveling at all the strange connections they shared, then made their way to Farmer’s Creekside in LeRoy, where they ordered nearly everything on the menu. From that moment on, they were inseparable—calling each other constantly, spending every spare moment together, and quickly becoming best friends.

Though they both grew up in Fairport, Alyssa and Michael somehow never officially met growing up. Yet their paths overlapped in the most surprising ways: Alyssa danced at the same studio as Michael’s younger sister, her friends went to school with him, and he was even at their dance recitals. And, somehow, they’ve been Facebook friends since 2010—either fate, or a very long game on Michael’s part!

Michael proposed on December 9th, 2023, at Gore Mountain Ski Resort—Alyssa’s favorite place, where she once taught ski lessons and where they now hold season passes. Just two months later, another surprise: a "mystery weekend" trip to Canada. Alyssa never expected another big reveal—until they picked up their puppy, Mowgli, on February 3rd, officially starting their little family back in Fairport.

As Alyssa beautifully put it: “The last five years have been the absolute best years of my life.” With so many shared memories, deep family ties, and love that keeps growing stronger, their wedding day is simply the next chapter in a story that already feels timeless.

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