Elise Nikolaisen, a public relations professional, was impressed by Bailey Wright Carlin’s social media skills. She reached out to him for advice on creating viral posts and ended up starting a relationship.
Bailey Carlin was known for his ability to make things go viral on Twitter, with even celebrities like Chrissy Teigen taking notice of his posts. When Elise messaged him for advice on May 13, 2020, he agreed to a call two days later, during an 11-hour drive from New York City to Mooresville, N.C., to visit his parents. The call lasted for three hours, and Bailey was amazed by Elise’s personality.
After the call, Elise knew that Bailey was the person she wanted to marry because he was completely himself. She then decided to switch communication to texts and Instagram, sending Bailey her handle and explaining that she preferred those platforms.
Their relationship blossomed from that first phone call, leading to them eventually getting married. The couple’s story is a beautiful example of how reaching out for professional advice can sometimes lead to unexpected and wonderful things in life. Love can truly blossom in the most unexpected places, even through a simple social media message.