Abby and Jamie started dating in November of 2015, at the beginning of their junior year of high school. But before that, they were best friends.

Jamie transferred to Valley Catholic High School in the summer of 2014, before the start of his sophomore year, and he and Abby first met through a few mutual friends. They became close throughout the spring and summer of 2015; within the first two weeks of their junior year, Jamie was asked more than once if he and Abby were dating. At the time, the answer was no, but it didn't take long for that to change.

In the middle of Valley's fall auction assembly, Jamie turned to Abby and asked if she'd want to go out on a date with him sometime. He received a resounding "sure" in response, and the rest is history.

Jamie and Abby dated steadily throughout the rest of high school, attending both junior and senior prom together. They graduated from Valley Catholic in June of 2017 with plans to attend different colleges in the fall--Abby would major in English and Secondary Education at University of Portland while Jamie would pursue sports business at University of Oregon. They planned to continue dating despite their knowledge that in-person visits would be few and far between.

A few months into college, it was clear something needed to change. Ultimately, Jamie and Abby broke up for a month in the fall of their freshman year. They talked a lot while they were apart and ended up getting back together in early December. They've been together ever since, despite some additional challenges (including the COVID-19 pandemic and infrequent opportunities for in-person visits). They moved into an apartment together in January of 2022 after graduating from their respective universities.

In December of 2023, Abby and Jamie moved into a larger apartment, where Jamie set up candles and fairy lights and proposed to Abby just after midnight on Christmas morning. They've been happily engaged ever since, and in June of 2024 they adopted Bellatrix, a nine-week-old border collie mix, from the Oregon Humane Society. They're looking forward to celebrating their relationship with their friends and family this summer when they'll finally tie the knot after almost ten years together.

A&J

Wedding Day

5:00 PM–5:30 PM

Ceremony

5:30 PM–10:00 PM

Reception