Abby and Jake met in the student section of Bryant-Denny Stadium in 2014. Although Alabama beat Texas A&M that day by a score of 59-0, the biggest winner that day was Jake, who got Abby’s phone number and then (after several weeks of persistence) to agree to a bowling date.

After dating through college, they both took jobs in the Portland, Oregon area and moved in together in 2017. Shortly afterwards, Jake got into law school in Washington, D.C., and they embarked on their next adventure, moving cross-country yet again, and have lived in the District since 2018.

Abby was born and raised in the Chicago area and Jake grew up in Colorado. Although they are from different cultural and religious backgrounds, and were raised in very different places, the similarities that they share have always been more important in their relationship. From the beginning, Abby and Jake have shared a connection regarding their love of travel, food, adventure, and most of all, on the importance of family and friends in their lives. They are so grateful for those who have supported them throughout their journey together and are looking forward to celebrating this next chapter in the city where they have so many amazing memories.

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