It all began in the summer of 2013 at Health Science Day at Heidelberg University. That’s where we first met, quickly becoming friends and even sharing dinner that very night. Despite our early connection—and a shared circle of friends at the Berg—we never dated. In fact, we didn’t spend much time together at all.

Fast forward to the spring of 2020, when our friendship was unexpectedly rekindled (we’ll let you guess who reached out first!). What one of us saw as a thoughtful message with a plan, the other initially viewed as a random note from an old friend. Naturally, it didn’t go very far—at first. But with a little determination, and a second (and third!) message, something finally clicked. Suddenly, there was more to this story.

Once we were both on the same page, the conversation flowed easily, and we planned our first date at the Cleveland Botanical Gardens. It was a wonderful day, and before it even ended, we were already talking about when we could see each other again. That led to Allie driving to Tennessee to visit Greg for an entire week. After such an amazing time, Allie returned home to Ohio—but not for long. Soon after, she made her way back to Tennessee, this time for an entire month. Living together during that time confirmed what we already felt: we had found something truly special.

When Greg’s internship came to an end, we both moved back to Ohio—briefly. Greg soon accepted a job in Louisiana, and before long, Allie decided to take a spontaneous trip south to visit him. After just one weekend, she knew she wanted to stay. We spent a year and a half building a life together in Louisiana, making unforgettable memories, before eventually moving to Cincinnati.

On May 3, 2024, we returned to Louisiana to visit friends—or so one of us thought. That evening, we headed to the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain for dinner and decided to take a walk along the lakeshore beforehand. The walk led Allie to a beautiful oak tree draped in Spanish moss. Waiting beneath it was Greg, surrounded by rose petals, candlelight, and Allie’s favorite champagne. With our closest friends nearby, Greg asked the most important question of his life—and Allie said “yes.”

Some of our favorite memories have come from traveling and exploring new places side by side. No matter where we go, we always find ways to laugh, be a little goofy, and enjoy every moment. At the heart of it all, what we love most is the same: the kindness we share, the care we show one another, and the way we make each other feel supported and at home.

From college friends to building a life across multiple states, our story has been full of unexpected turns that led us exactly where we were meant to be. We’re so excited for this next chapter and can’t wait to celebrate it with the people we love most.

Registry