We met on October 2, 2022, at Snakes and Lattes game cafe in Tempe. We picked Stratego for our first game—only to realize neither of us actually remembered how to play it. Rather than muddle through the rules, we decided to take a walk down Mill Avenue instead.

That walk turned into hours of conversation about everything and nothing, and it was clear almost immediately: there was something special between us. We ended up spending nearly every day together that week.

Since then, we’ve wandered far beyond Mill Ave—taking long walks together through Colorado, California, England, Scotland, Japan, and New Zealand. Each trip felt like a new chapter, and each one confirmed how much we love being side by side, wherever we are.

In early 2024, we moved in together, officially becoming a family of three with our dog, Jack. He’s adjusted well—he loves the yard, and we like to think he enjoys all the extra ear scratches.

Our most recent adventure brought us to New Zealand, where Dave proposed in front of Bag End at the Hobbiton Movie Set. We both cried (just a little), and our amazing tour guide, Sol, caught it all on camera. It was every bit as magical as it sounds.

Now, we’re setting out on our biggest adventure yet—and we’re so grateful to have you here to celebrate it with us.

Wedding Day