New Jersey letter carriers Travis Lapi and Alyssa Dickerson Lapi aren’t just colleagues; they’re newlyweds.
The couple married during a November ceremony, right before the start of peak season.
They met in March 2020 when Alyssa joined USPS. Sparks flew immediately.
“The second we laid eyes upon each other was a pretty wild moment,” Travis said.
Said Alyssa: “I don’t really believe in love at first sight but I kind of have to because the second I met him, the world shifted. It was him.”
Despite the instant chemistry, the couple were friends before they started dating. Now they work in neighboring towns: She delivers in Bradley Beach, NJ, while he works in Avon by the Sea, NJ.
Even the wedding was a postal affair, with guests that included the groom’s mother, Nassau, DE, Postmaster Jeanine Lapi, and her husband Gregory Teutonico, who retired from USPS after serving as postmaster of New Egypt, NJ, as well as the bride’s best friend, Beachwood, NJ, Postmaster Alisha Cumberton.
“To not only be their friends but to have been included in their wedding was nothing short of an honor. Their wedding day was a true reflection of the deep love they have for one another,” Cumberton said.
Being married to a fellow letter carrier has its perks.
“I’m grateful to have a partner who also understands the job,” Alyssa said.
Added Travis: “It’s nice being married to someone who does the same thing, and they know what your day was like. So that’s always beneficial and it makes things easier.”
