20-07-2025
Hallmark Star Alison Sweeney and Husband Dave Sanov Have the Sweetest Love Story
Days of Our Lives and Hallmark star Alison Sweeney is married to Dave Sanov.
The couple first met as children and later reconnected when they were in their 20s.
The duo have been married for 25 years and share son Benjamin and daughter Megan.
Whether she's starring on Days of Our Lives or helming the Hallmark Channel with a myriad of different movies, Alison Sweeney is someone many people recognize from over the years. And as she's very much in the public eye, she also keeps folks updated on how much she loves her husband, Dave Sanov.
When it comes to the two's road to romance, Alison and Dave's history goes way back. The couple initially met as kids, due to their parents being friends. What's more, Dave's dad and Alison's mom had a unique commonality that only they could relate to.
"His dad and my mom play the violin for feature-film soundtracks, so we've actually known each other our whole lives," Alison told Access in 2019. "I totally had a crush on him when we were kids."
Eventually Alison and Dave lost touch, when she went to star on Days of Our Lives and he attended college. When they saw each other again at a party both of their parents were throwing, Alison had to invite Dave to her 21st birthday party. As she explained on the Live Your Days podcast in September 2020, they bonded and began dating shortly after that.
"We had such a great time, and we had so much fun getting to know each other again as grown-ups," she said at the time, per People. "And the rest is history."
The couple wed on July 8, 2000, and have been together ever since. They later welcomed their son Benjamin Edward in February 2005, and their daughter Megan Hope completed their family in January 2009. What's more, Benjamin has gotten a taste of his mom's work by working on her 2023 Hallmark film A Zest for Death: a Hannah Swensen Mystery.
Just as Dave is supportive of Alison's ventures in her career, she's equally as proud of his accomplishments. When Dave retired from being a California Highway Patrol officer after 27 years, Alison made sure people knew just how much the moment meant to their family.
"It is a big deal to retire," she explained when she appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show in November 2022. "We're pulling people out of the woodwork to come be a part of this event. There's a lot of surprises we've planned for [Dave]. He's so excited."
No matter what the couple is doing, it's clear that Alison and Dave are still in love over two decades later. As Alison noted when she celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in July 2025, she adored how they have a plethora of memories together that span many years.
"Can you believe it? We're celebrating our 25th anniversary tonight. ❤️❤️," she wrote about their love on Instagram. "Time flies when you're having fun. We had a wonderful dinner sharing memories and telling each other that we look exactly the same. Lol. 😂."
We love this for them!
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