It all started with a raid boss and a shared love for video games. For four years, we knew each other as friends, bonding over late-night dungeon runs and epic loot drops. We laughed, strategized, and explored the virtual world together, never imagining what the future held.

Then, fate (or perhaps a fantastic job opportunity!) intervened. Anna moved to Maryland to work at Johns Hopkins, and suddenly, our online connection blossomed into something real. Those late-night chats turned into real-life dates, and we realized we had more shared interests than gaming. Two years later, Joe knew he couldn't imagine any world without her and asked her to be his forever player two.

Since then, our adventure has continued to grow. Two years ago, we took another big step and bought our first home together, a place where we can build our future and create lasting memories. And through it all, we've had our best-boy, Matthias, by our side, adding endless joy and a healthy dose of playful chaos to our lives.

Our story is one that proves talking to strangers on the internet can sometimes lead to a lifetime of love and adventure. We're so excited to start this new chapter and can't wait to celebrate our wedding with all of you!