It began on Sammie’s very first night in Denver, back in August 2019. With her dog Stella, she had just moved to the city and was ready to dive right in. She and her friends decided to go to a concert, and Adam decided to bring his friend Evan along.

At the concert, Sammie noticed Evan right away. His smile, positive energy, and warmth captivated her instantly. After that night, she found herself asking about him more than once. They spent time together here and there as friends, but for a while, that was that.

A year later, Sammie was single and decided it was time to see what might happen. She invited Evan over to play some beer pong, and everything clicked.

They made it official on January 30th, 2021. Those early years were full of downtown adventures, Row House workouts, concerts, spending time with friends, traveling, and growing together. In 2022, they moved into their first apartment. They adopted two cats, Sokka and Buggy, who with their dog Stella, quickly became the center of their world.

By the summer of 2023, Sammie and Evan decided to trade city life for a bit more space and calm. They moved into a house in Centennial. This year, they recently purchased their first home closer to family (and the barn!) where they continue to work from home together. Sammie works in talent acquisition, and Evan does project finance. Their life together is made up of simple joys: watching football, playing board games (Evan is typically the winner), hanging out with their friends, and spending time with Evan’s nearby family. Sammie spends her free time riding horses and practicing Yoga, and Evan loves playing Melee. They also started studying Farsi together.

Evan proposed on September 7th, 2024, a moment Sammie had been dreaming of for a while. They had designed the ring together, using Sammie’s late mother’s diamond, and when it was ready, Evan didn’t wait long. Two days later, Sammie and Evan headed to his parents’ house for a beautiful candlelit dinner outside, surrounded by flowers and family. He had told Sammie to dress cute for this specific dinner, so she knew what was about to go down! As the sun began to set, Evan asked Sammie to take a walk. In the quiet of the backyard, Evan got down on one knee. Sammie’s “yes” came instantly.

They celebrated that night with Evan’s family, and when they returned home, they found the best surprise-their best friends Melanie and Kyle had decorated the house to mark the occasion. It was a night they’ll never forget, made perfect by the people they love most.

Now, Sammie and Evan are looking forward to everything that comes next: making their new house a home, traveling, and building a life full of love, laughter, and all the little things that make their days together so meaningful.

They can’t wait to celebrate their wedding day surrounded by the people who have been part of their story so far-and who will be there for all the chapters to come.

S&E

Wedding Day