We met at an improv class in spring 2022. Our whole class meshed really well and we all became a big, closeknit friend group. Kelli thought John was cute, so she threw a party for her new friends hoping John would come. (: He did come, and then invited her to his birthday party the next month. Our first date was August 8th, 2022 at a Karaoke bar. A few months later we were officially a couple.

We spent about a year just enjoying life together, going on fun dates, concert trips, and other adventures. Last year, John turned 30, and mentioned he had always dreamed of going to see the whales. Kelli made his dream come true and planned an epic birthday whale adventure in Alaska. While they were out on a sea-kayak excursion, John got on one knee and made Kelli's dream come true too, with an engagement ring! Since then, we've gone through many life events together, including buying our first house and making it a home.

We love to cook delicious meals together, play video and tabletop games, walk our dogs every evening, sing karaoke, put together puzzles and legos, and host theme parties. We both like to travel, and want our wedding to be extra special, so we think having a party on the beach with our closest people is the perfect way to celebrate our love! We cannot wait to get married on August 8th, 2025, exactly three years after our first date and one year after our engagement, to the day!