Mike & Kristy

August 3, 2024 • Kingsville, ON, Canada

Mike & Kristy

August 3, 2024 • Kingsville, ON, Canada

This is a story where a charming Mike meets a starry-eyed Kristy...

“Isn’t it just so pretty to think all along there was some invisible string tying you to me?”

On November 7, 2015, Mike asked Kristy to be his girlfriend under the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor ON.


And then our story began.

We met working in AIESEC, an international non-profit, in our second year of undergrad. This was our first gala together as a couple and when we (gasp) became instagram official.

December 11, 2015

We met working in AIESEC, an international non-profit, in our second year of undergrad. This was our first gala together as a couple and when we (gasp) became instagram official.
Our first trip together was during a conference in British Columbia. We realized we were compatible travel buddies!

January 03, 2016

Our first trip together was during a conference in British Columbia. We realized we were compatible travel buddies!
We learned that both of us loved skiing and winter sports, so of course, we couldn't miss Whistler. We began to realize we liked a lot of the same things, even though Mike was just a 'small town boy' and Kristy was just a 'city girl'.

January 09, 2016

We learned that both of us loved skiing and winter sports, so of course, we couldn't miss Whistler. We began to realize we liked a lot of the same things, even though Mike was just a 'small town boy' and Kristy was just a 'city girl'.
Our friend asked to photograph us for their portfolio. It was just a simple photoshoot in Windsor but it made us so happy that they thought we were cute.

February 16, 2016

Our friend asked to photograph us for their portfolio. It was just a simple photoshoot in Windsor but it made us so happy that they thought we were cute.
Being long distance, there were a lot of phone and video calls since one of us went to Queen's in Kingston and the other went to school in Windsor. It would take almost ten hours from door to door to see each other. Shout out to the Via Rail and their semester passes.

March 17, 2016

Being long distance, there were a lot of phone and video calls since one of us went to Queen's in Kingston and the other went to school in Windsor. It would take almost ten hours from door to door to see each other. Shout out to the Via Rail and their semester passes.
They say don't go chasing waterfalls, but we did and found out that waterfalls are quite cold and a little painful. But Kristy still liked the cottage life Mike introduced her to. (Manitoulin Island)

July 04, 2016

They say don't go chasing waterfalls, but we did and found out that waterfalls are quite cold and a little painful. But Kristy still liked the cottage life Mike introduced her to. (Manitoulin Island)
Whenever we visited each other, we took each other around our respective towns. Every time we saw each other, we saw more of our towns too. (Kingston, Ontario)

September 17, 2016

Whenever we visited each other, we took each other around our respective towns. Every time we saw each other, we saw more of our towns too. (Kingston, Ontario)
Sometimes we couldn't go to each other's schools, so we met up halfway in Toronto

March 11, 2017

Sometimes we couldn't go to each other's schools, so we met up halfway in Toronto
Mike became a permanent fixture at Queens for a lot of our friends (seriously, he had way too much Queen's swag) and he always made it out for Homecoming.

October 21, 2017

Mike became a permanent fixture at Queens for a lot of our friends (seriously, he had way too much Queen's swag) and he always made it out for Homecoming.
After we graduated undergrad, we celebrated with a romantic first cruise together. (Missing from the photo is our best friend and now best man, Kuchak, who accompanied us on our romantic getaway.)

May 18, 2018

After we graduated undergrad, we celebrated with a romantic first cruise together. (Missing from the photo is our best friend and now best man, Kuchak, who accompanied us on our romantic getaway.)
We had visited Pelee Island Winery over the years for dates, not realizing that years later we would be getting married there. 
(Fun fact: Mike used to work here as a bottle boy)

August 11, 2018

We had visited Pelee Island Winery over the years for dates, not realizing that years later we would be getting married there. (Fun fact: Mike used to work here as a bottle boy)
In September 2018, we finally closed the gap and moved in together in Toronto where Kristy slowly lost years of her life in law school and Mike sold his soul on Bay Street. (Law Ball in 1L at U of T)

March 08, 2019

In September 2018, we finally closed the gap and moved in together in Toronto where Kristy slowly lost years of her life in law school and Mike sold his soul on Bay Street. (Law Ball in 1L at U of T)
We decided to level up in life and become each other's roommates. So we signed a lease together! For the first time ever, we would be making our home — together.

April 01, 2019

We decided to level up in life and become each other's roommates. So we signed a lease together! For the first time ever, we would be making our home — together.
The Big Apple vs The Six

May 19, 2019

The Big Apple vs The Six
We love to try new things and go on cool adventures; whether it's going on a painting date night in Little Italy, or destroying skeletons in a VR adventure.

October 24, 2019

We love to try new things and go on cool adventures; whether it's going on a painting date night in Little Italy, or destroying skeletons in a VR adventure.
Every Christmas since we started dating, the Coopers have accepted Kristy into the fold of their merry celebrations. We are so lucky that both families have always loved the both of us as their children from day one.

December 25, 2019

Every Christmas since we started dating, the Coopers have accepted Kristy into the fold of their merry celebrations. We are so lucky that both families have always loved the both of us as their children from day one.
We adopted a son. Welcome Stitch to the world -- socially anxious baby, little prince, and professional brat. (Truly lived up to his namesake...)

May 30, 2020

We adopted a son. Welcome Stitch to the world -- socially anxious baby, little prince, and professional brat. (Truly lived up to his namesake...)
Horseback riding is social distancing right?

August 15, 2020

Horseback riding is social distancing right?
COVID was a difficult time, but there is always a silver lining. We took advantage of COVID deals and purchased our first car. Aloha Lilo!

September 29, 2021

COVID was a difficult time, but there is always a silver lining. We took advantage of COVID deals and purchased our first car. Aloha Lilo!
Couple costumes are a must especially when Kristy is fire!

October 31, 2021

Couple costumes are a must especially when Kristy is fire!
Welcome to our Korean drama era. (Finger heart <3 )

December 26, 2021

Welcome to our Korean drama era. (Finger heart <3 )
Being the wine lovers we are (Hence why we are having our wedding at a winery), we HAD to visit Napa Valley. We will teach you how to open a bottle of Sparkline Wine with a Sabre ... Sabre not included. (Napa Valley)

May 13, 2022

Being the wine lovers we are (Hence why we are having our wedding at a winery), we HAD to visit Napa Valley. We will teach you how to open a bottle of Sparkline Wine with a Sabre ... Sabre not included. (Napa Valley)
What's great about us is that Mike loves being in the wilderness and Kristy has grown to love it - minus the mosquitoes. (Redwood Forest, California)

May 18, 2022

What's great about us is that Mike loves being in the wilderness and Kristy has grown to love it - minus the mosquitoes. (Redwood Forest, California)
Mike has always been interested in space so I guess you could say our stars aligned (Atop of Griffith Observatory).

May 21, 2022

Mike has always been interested in space so I guess you could say our stars aligned (Atop of Griffith Observatory).
Mike grew up playing with dinosaurs so we had to take the opportunity to meet one in real life! (Universal Studios LA)

May 23, 2022

Mike grew up playing with dinosaurs so we had to take the opportunity to meet one in real life! (Universal Studios LA)
For our engagement, we played Bridgerton music in the background because Kristy will never get over her love for Bridgerton. So naturally, we had to attend the Bridgerton Ball in LA (You can't hear but Mike is actually saying "I burn for you").

May 25, 2022

For our engagement, we played Bridgerton music in the background because Kristy will never get over her love for Bridgerton. So naturally, we had to attend the Bridgerton Ball in LA (You can't hear but Mike is actually saying "I burn for you").
For the girl that was obsessed with Disney growing up, she found her Prince Charming.

May 27, 2022

For the girl that was obsessed with Disney growing up, she found her Prince Charming.
We have supported each other's dreams and goals over the years, and been there for each other for every grueling step. (At Kristy's Call to the Bar)

June 06, 2022

We have supported each other's dreams and goals over the years, and been there for each other for every grueling step. (At Kristy's Call to the Bar)
Honestly we really just love this photo. Kristy loves birthdays and Mike loves mangoes. 
(Shoutout to Rachel, Maid of Honor and next door neighbor, who took this photo and has celebrated Mike-palooza and Kristy-palooza with us throughout the pandemic)

August 28, 2022

Honestly we really just love this photo. Kristy loves birthdays and Mike loves mangoes. (Shoutout to Rachel, Maid of Honor and next door neighbor, who took this photo and has celebrated Mike-palooza and Kristy-palooza with us throughout the pandemic)
Under the Ambassador Bridge, Mike asked Kristy to marry him where their love story had first started.

December 27, 2022

Under the Ambassador Bridge, Mike asked Kristy to marry him where their love story had first started.
With her engagement ring in hand (the one ring), their first destinations was an easy 20 km vertical hike with elevation changes of 2,300 meters that took the couple 6 hours to climb Mount Doom (Much faster than Frodo and Sam in the LOTR). 
(Tongariro Crossing - New Zealand)

February 21, 2023

With her engagement ring in hand (the one ring), their first destinations was an easy 20 km vertical hike with elevation changes of 2,300 meters that took the couple 6 hours to climb Mount Doom (Much faster than Frodo and Sam in the LOTR). (Tongariro Crossing - New Zealand)
In New Zealand with some of the best white water rafting in the world, we embarked on our first grade 4 river - getting soaked head to toe with being fully underwater at some points, we continue to make waves.

February 22, 2023

In New Zealand with some of the best white water rafting in the world, we embarked on our first grade 4 river - getting soaked head to toe with being fully underwater at some points, we continue to make waves.
Mike's goal for New Zealand was to visit the Lord of the Ring shooting locations,  Kristy went house hunting for a home that fit her size. (Hobbiton in New Zealand)

February 23, 2023

Mike's goal for New Zealand was to visit the Lord of the Ring shooting locations, Kristy went house hunting for a home that fit her size. (Hobbiton in New Zealand)
Mike wanted to put this photo.

February 24, 2023

Mike wanted to put this photo.
We fly down und'ah to the land of roos and koalas, only to go snorkeling where they see octopus, manta ray, and other little fishies. (Perth, Australia)

February 27, 2023

We fly down und'ah to the land of roos and koalas, only to go snorkeling where they see octopus, manta ray, and other little fishies. (Perth, Australia)
Here you find Mike in his natural habitat, having transformed into the Quokka aka the cutest animal in Australia that is perpetually smiling. (Rottnest Island, Perth, Australia)

February 27, 2023

Here you find Mike in his natural habitat, having transformed into the Quokka aka the cutest animal in Australia that is perpetually smiling. (Rottnest Island, Perth, Australia)
We have been so lucky over the years to have the most beautiful and amazing friends who we can visit at home and abroad. (Missing from photo of this lovely wine date is Alex, one of the best bridesmaids and paparazzi we can ask for - Perth, Australia)

February 28, 2023

We have been so lucky over the years to have the most beautiful and amazing friends who we can visit at home and abroad. (Missing from photo of this lovely wine date is Alex, one of the best bridesmaids and paparazzi we can ask for - Perth, Australia)
Mike got his scuba diving license years ago, and Kristy never backs down from a challenge. We naturally had to scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef.

March 02, 2023

Mike got his scuba diving license years ago, and Kristy never backs down from a challenge. We naturally had to scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef.
When life gives us giant sculptures, we go out of our way to catch them all. Let's just say our travel itineraries never go as planned! (Recycled art in Singapore)

March 07, 2023

When life gives us giant sculptures, we go out of our way to catch them all. Let's just say our travel itineraries never go as planned! (Recycled art in Singapore)
Kristy loves food and and just for a day on her birthday, she wished to live like a crazy rich Asian. So we went to a 3 Star Michelin restaurant (Odette in Singapore)

March 08, 2023

Kristy loves food and and just for a day on her birthday, she wished to live like a crazy rich Asian. So we went to a 3 Star Michelin restaurant (Odette in Singapore)
As we grow older, long gone are our wild nights out, we traded them in for tea and scones to prepare ourselves for when we do those things together when we are 90.

November 05, 2023

As we grow older, long gone are our wild nights out, we traded them in for tea and scones to prepare ourselves for when we do those things together when we are 90.
As the brilliant Taylor Swift once said, "I want your midnights. But I'll be cleaning up bottles with you on New Year's Day."

December 31, 2023

As the brilliant Taylor Swift once said, "I want your midnights. But I'll be cleaning up bottles with you on New Year's Day."

Please join us in flipping the page to our new chapter of #TeamMisty.

9 years together & many more years to come