Laura and Trey first met at a rock climbing gym through mutual friends and started as friends simply climbing together. He was interested, but tempered and respectful. She was kind, outgoing and responsive. Thus a first date ensued... and then there was a second.. and then on the third there was a kiss. It was on that date, the fate may have been sealed. Likely because Laura met Ryder (Trey's dog).

Their weekly dating continued, and often involved climbing together at the gym. They used to be the last ones in the gym every Tuesday evening, much to the gym staff's dismay they would stay exactly til closing time... Sometimes even later. Enjoying each other's company, climbing, talking, getting to know each other and acro-ing together.

In their time dating together, Trey took on the brave and intrepid task of teaching Laura how to ski. Trey's patience, dedication, and attention towards Laura during this experience solidified her love for him.

Trey's validation arrived in many forms. Partly due to her total comfort camping, and nesting in his modest studio apartment. Sleeping on a frameless bed, and sharing all their meals on a stoop, instead of a table. And dually because of the increasingly clear shared values and beliefs they held for how to live and be in this world.

And then, shortly after their one year anniversary Laura and Trey decided to move in together. It was a bold move... They purchased their first home, which they then spent the next six months demolishing, creating and renovating together. And they enjoyed doing it. The whole process was a testament to their ability to work well together as a team. It created a beautiful nest to cultivate their love for one another.

Then one new year's eve, they frigidly sat on a mountain ridge, observing fireworks, and the twinkling glimmer of stars and lights, contemplating their future. Their contemplations aligned into quite a lovely constellation.

So a few months later, Trey took the plunge. And proposed to Laura, while snorkeling off of an island in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef. In the presence of a sea turtle.

Laura said "Yes!", and then Trey said "swwweeet, lets do this."

So here we are.

We are looking forward to celebrating the love that we share with one another with you all too.

Registry