Jess + Eric September 5, 2020 Jess and Eric met at work in Tennessee. Eric tells us Jess blew him off at first, but finally agreed to hang out "as friends". After seeing each other more and more, they started dating. Three years later, Eric proposed to Jess. The two...
Courtney & Austin October 17, 2020 How it all began Courtney recalls, "We were out and about in the Bottom in 2013 with our respective friends. As introverts we both gravitated to the fresh air outside. Our friend groups eventually merged, and we slowly realized...
Melissa & Kennon September 18, 2020 How they met Melissa and Kennon met by chance at PBR (Pizza and Beer of Richmond) in 2019. Melissa was there to grab a quick bite before a hair appointment and Kennon was watching a Spurs game. The two sparked up a conversation...
Lindsey & Jonathan December 17, 2020 Lindsey was encouraged by friends to join a dating app. After some hesitation she finally gave in. She agreed to meet Jon at a local bar for a couple of drinks. Lindsey says, “And the rest is history!” Jon chose a special...
Corey & Jarred September 12, 2020 Corey and Jarred originally met about 8 years ago via mutual friends. Over the years the two would see each other out, but nothing came of it. After matching on Tinder they decided to go on a first date. Corey admits it was...
Mariah + Brandon September 5, 2020 Mariah and Brandon were co-workers when they first met in 2016. There was a mutual attraction, but sparks didn’t fly until Brandon left for another job. Mariah said, “In September 2018 he slid into my DM’s and asked me out on a...
Courtney & Austin February 8, 2020 Courtney and Austin were separately invited to a game night of Mega Monopoly during their freshman year at Virginia Tech. After more time together, the two decided to go on a date. Dinner, then bowling, then to a friend’s place...
Gwendolyn & Jonathan 8/24/19 Gwen and Jonathan are a modern-day interethnic multicultural couple. Both are from NY, but did not meet until they were in Richmond, via a dating app. Gwen recalls, “My first date with Jonathan was hands down the best first date I’ve...
Mary + Kyle December 28, 2019 How they met In May 2016 Mary graduated from JMU and moved to Northern Virginia for her first job. Kyle lived close by in D.C. The two met through mutual friends and decided to go on a date. Mary says "The food was awful but the company...
Sarah + Ben October 3, 2020 How they met Sarah and Ben are true high school sweethearts. They met in first period freshman year. Ben was in band and Sarah was a cheerleader. By their sophomore year, they were inseparable. The two recall that dating started in gym...