Once upon a time, in a bustling city where dreams intertwined with the aroma of stout and the clinking of glasses, Colin and Meri found each other in the unlikeliest of places — a quaint Irish pub that had seen better days. It was here, amidst the haphazard charm of cracked barstools and dimly lit corners, that their love story began to unfold.

Meri, with her bubbly and bright personality, greeted guests with a smile, while Colin, a clever and funny soul, deftly served patrons with a flair for storytelling. Their banter became the highlight of the pub, their chemistry palpable to everyone but themselves. As weeks turned into months, they discovered shared passions for music, Philadelphia sports (Go Birds), and their mutual adoration for dogs. In 2020, amidst a chaotic world, they welcomed Tokyo into their lives — a perfect, spirited girl dog whose boundless energy matched their own vibrant love.

Their journey took them beyond the confines of their hometown, from the bustling streets of Columbus, Ohio, where they forged new adventures and deepened their bond, to the familiar embrace of Philadelphia, where their roots intertwined with memories old and new. Through challenges and triumphs, Colin and Meri grew stronger together. They navigated lifes twists and turns with grace, supporting each others dreams and aspirations. Colins proposal, in October at an Art Museum gazebo overlooking the Schuylkill, sealed their fate in a moment of pure magic.

Now, as they stood hand in hand, preparing for their wedding day, Colin and Meri knew their love was a testament to resilience, laughter, and the serendipity of finding ones soulmate in the most unexpected of places — a love story as enduring and heartwarming as their beloved Tokyo, who wagged her tail in approval, knowing she had witnessed something truly special.