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Bobbie and Jake have known each other since they were kids, but it wasn’t until about a decade ago that something shifted. Jake spent a year showing up at the restaurant where Bobbie worked, always requesting her section, leaving what he thought were generous tips, and trying out his best lines. Bobbie’s response? “Come back when it’s 25% or more.”

Eventually, Jake accepted defeat… until Bobbie casually mentioned she was heading to her niece’s wedding in Oregon. Without missing a beat, Jake offered to cut his Alaskan summer short and be her date. She didn’t say no.

They met in Oregon, shared a magical night (on Bobbie’s birthday, no less), and sealed it with their first kiss. From that moment on, they’ve been nearly inseparable—and this year, they’re celebrating eight incredible years together.

They recently exchanged vows in a private ceremony, just the two of them, exactly how they wanted. It was quiet, meaningful, and full of love.