We met using a dating app back in 2016, not long after both graduating from college. Our first date was at an IHOP since Kristen's favorite food is chocolate chip pancakes. We bonded over our love of the outdoors, dogs, and music. A few weeks later, Alex left for a 3 week work trip across the Atlantic Ocean but we remained in touch and picked up right where we left off. In December, we became “official” and, by the time we get married, will have been together for almost 8 years.

Over those 8 years, we have been fortunate enough to be able to explore the outdoors. Some of our favorite trips include Banff and Yoho National Parks, Utah, and Washington State. More locally, we enjoy spending time in the White Mountains in New Hampshire, with the goal of hiking all 48 4,000 foot mountains, snowboarding (Alex has been a great instructor for Kristen) and section hiking the New England Trail with our favorite trail buddy, Madden.

We have renovated our home together, started new jobs, and are excited to think about what the rest of our futures will hold together. We are so excited to share our love with friends and family, who have supported us through it all. We can’t wait to become the Cannata family and celebrate on October 19th!