It all started in 2014 when a holiday break job at Under Armour brought Chris and Sam together. What began as seasonal shifts and friendly conversations quickly turned into something more—though they didn’t quite know it yet.

At the time, Chris was living in Philadelphia, and Sam was in New York City. Despite the miles (and plenty of dreaded train rides between Philly and NYC), their connection only grew stronger. Weekend visits became the highlight of their college years, and Friday night happy hours in the city were the perfect way to celebrate time together.

After Sam graduated, Chris still had a few more years of graduate school ahead, but they made long-distance work with patience, laughter, and lots of travel. Philadelphia became a second home, filled with cherished memories, and even now, they love going back to visit.

Fast forward to today, and they’ve built an even more special home together—one filled with love, laughter, and their adorable puppy, Archie.

Now, they can’t wait for this next chapter and to celebrate with all of you!

Travel

Seaview Hotel, a Dolce by Wyndham