As in all the great love stories, our journey began on the internet. In spring 2017, when Annie moved to Chicago and Alex returned to his hometown, and with the 2016 World Series safely behind us, we met up for the first time at the now infamous neighborhood watering hole Bar on Buena.

Like suspicious dogs sniffing each other’s butts, it took both of us about a year to warm up to each other. But once we did, Alex realized his deep true love for reality TV, Annie visited too many craft breweries, and the rest was history. Just a few months after taking the plunge and moving in together, the COVID pandemic hit and we realized that if we could be stuck together 24/7 in a one-bedroom apartment watching 90 Day Fiancé, we could do anything. The past 6 years we’ve stood by each other through job changes, learning new languages, and squabbling over rights to the window seat.

In September 2023, after gathering meticulous data for years, Alex proudly declared, “I’ve seen enough!” and decided it was time to pop the question. While Annie was at work, Alex set up an elaborate scene in our apartment complete with a wall full of pictures throughout the years, a path of candles, and champagne. Annie almost ruined the entire thing by forgetting her laptop at home and was about to turn around and work from home. Alex gallantly saved the day by taking a detour to deliver her laptop, sadly ensuring Annie had to actually work that day. Annie’s aloofness worked in Alex’s favor and she didn’t suspect a thing until she walked into the apartment and heard some uncharacteristic acoustic music. She decided since Alex drove all the way downtown in rush hour traffic, she might as well say yes.

We can’t wait to celebrate this new chapter as a married couple in October surrounded by all of our favorite people!

A&A

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