Bruce and Jasmine’s story began in October 2019, shortly after they each graduated high school. Bruce, born and raised in Texas, was in North Carolina for military training and happened to be bunked with a former classmate of Jasmine’s from California. This classmate shared photos and videos on social media of their daily adventures together, and Jasmine couldn’t help but notice Bruce. Intrigued, she reached out to this classmate. The classmate noticed the spark of curiosity and quickly set up a video chat meet and greet between the two. Over the next month, Bruce and Jasmine exchanged messages and Facetimed almost daily, quickly developing a deep connection. However, the distance made it impossible for them to pursue a relationship at their age and stage in life. After much thought, they made the decision to part ways, though neither could fully forget the bond they had formed. Four years later, in July of 2023, Bruce found himself unexpectedly thinking about Jasmine on a normal day at work. Desperate to find Jasmine and without knowing where to start, he remembered their mutual friend who originally connected them. Shortly after beginning his search, Bruce found Jasmine through the mutual friend’s Instagram following. He messaged her without hesitation, unsure of what would happen, but just a few hours later, he got a reply from Jasmine. The unexpected message took her by surprise, as she hadn’t thought about Bruce in years. It felt like a blast from the past—a reminder of something that had always been there, just waiting for the right moment to resurface. They quickly reconnected, rediscovering the connection that had never really faded. After a month of talking every day, Bruce made the impulsive decision to fly to Los Angeles to meet Jasmine in person for the first time in September of 2023. Their first moments together would be even more special because Jasmine had kept it a secret from everyone. They went on to spend a weekend full of adventures around the city and the rest was history! They decided to make things official in October of 2023. Fast forward about a year, and MANY flights later, Bruce decided to ask Jasmine’s parents for their blessing to take her hand in marriage. In September of 2024, Bruce flew his parents in from Texas to witness the proposal and make a truly unforgettable evening. Surrounded by their immediate family and a few childhood friends, there were many hugs, speeches, and tears of happiness shared as they celebrated this exciting new chapter in their lives. Despite the years of twists, turns, and individual growth, Bruce and Jasmine found their way back to each other. Their journey may not be conventional, but it’s uniquely theirs—and they are forever grateful for the broken road that led them back together. After overcoming the challenges of their long-distance relationship, they’re excited to turn the page and begin this new chapter side by side, surrounded by the love and support of the people they cherish most.