Jacob & Saretta
October 4, 2026 • Danvers, MA
Jacob & Saretta
October 4, 2026 • Danvers, MA
Our Story
Though they shared many of the same classes during their time at SUNY Albany, Jake and Saretta’s story truly began junior year. By then, Jake had realized that no, she wasn’t just coincidentally everywhere he was, and Saretta had begun to notice that maybe he really was as smart and funny as he seemed.
While working on their theses, a group chat was created for peer reviews within their seminar. Jake saw this as the perfect opportunity to finally connect with Saretta and was excited to have her number and a reason to work together. That excitement was short-lived, however, when the first draft was shared and another classmate’s name appeared on the paper. Jake quickly realized he had made an innocent, albeit memorable, mistake: he wasn’t flirting with Saretta after all.
Even though the plan didn’t go as intended, it sparked a genuine friendship that grew naturally over the months that followed. As time passed, that friendship began to turn into something more, even if neither was quite ready to make the first move. Jake started taking the bus with Saretta—despite having a car—just to spend a little extra time together, and Saretta would linger after class, knowing Jake had another nearby, hoping to run into him.
Eventually, with a little encouragement from a friend and a touch of liquid courage, Saretta decided it was time for clarity. She gave Jake a simple ultimatum: “take me on a date or stop leading me on”.Jake didn’t hesitate, and the two went on their first date in Albany, both knowing it was an important moment. Saretta’s roommate at the time even joked, “I feel like this date will determine whether you’re meant to be friends—or together forever,” and she couldn’t have been more right.
That summer, Jake and Saretta became inseparable. They made things official, fell in love, explored Albany and the Capital District, and seamlessly integrated into each other’s lives. After graduating in 2019, both pursued master’s degrees at Boston University, with Jake returning to Boston and Saretta staying in Albany for another year. They made long distance work, visiting whenever they could, and were finally reunited when Saretta landed an internship in Boston. Her new home was a house full of rotating roommates - Josh, Shawn, and Kim.
In November 2020, Jake and Saretta took their next big step together, moving into their first apartment in Newton, Massachusetts, where they still live today.
Fast forward to June 2025, when Jake planned the surprise of a lifetime and proposed to Saretta at Kittery Beach in Maine. The celebration continued with both families waiting nearby, followed by a weekend full of memories in Ogunquit.
Over the past seven years, Jake and Saretta have stood by each other through countless milestones and firsts, supporting one another every step of the way as they build their lives side by side. They are beyond excited to continue their journey together and to celebrate their love with the people who mean the most to them on October 4, 2026.
While working on their theses, a group chat was created for peer reviews within their seminar. Jake saw this as the perfect opportunity to finally connect with Saretta and was excited to have her number and a reason to work together. That excitement was short-lived, however, when the first draft was shared and another classmate’s name appeared on the paper. Jake quickly realized he had made an innocent, albeit memorable, mistake: he wasn’t flirting with Saretta after all.
Even though the plan didn’t go as intended, it sparked a genuine friendship that grew naturally over the months that followed. As time passed, that friendship began to turn into something more, even if neither was quite ready to make the first move. Jake started taking the bus with Saretta—despite having a car—just to spend a little extra time together, and Saretta would linger after class, knowing Jake had another nearby, hoping to run into him.
Eventually, with a little encouragement from a friend and a touch of liquid courage, Saretta decided it was time for clarity. She gave Jake a simple ultimatum: “take me on a date or stop leading me on”.Jake didn’t hesitate, and the two went on their first date in Albany, both knowing it was an important moment. Saretta’s roommate at the time even joked, “I feel like this date will determine whether you’re meant to be friends—or together forever,” and she couldn’t have been more right.
That summer, Jake and Saretta became inseparable. They made things official, fell in love, explored Albany and the Capital District, and seamlessly integrated into each other’s lives. After graduating in 2019, both pursued master’s degrees at Boston University, with Jake returning to Boston and Saretta staying in Albany for another year. They made long distance work, visiting whenever they could, and were finally reunited when Saretta landed an internship in Boston. Her new home was a house full of rotating roommates - Josh, Shawn, and Kim.
In November 2020, Jake and Saretta took their next big step together, moving into their first apartment in Newton, Massachusetts, where they still live today.
Fast forward to June 2025, when Jake planned the surprise of a lifetime and proposed to Saretta at Kittery Beach in Maine. The celebration continued with both families waiting nearby, followed by a weekend full of memories in Ogunquit.
Over the past seven years, Jake and Saretta have stood by each other through countless milestones and firsts, supporting one another every step of the way as they build their lives side by side. They are beyond excited to continue their journey together and to celebrate their love with the people who mean the most to them on October 4, 2026.