Despite the world grinding to a halt from the pandemic, a chance meeting at a backyard bonfire brought us together. While neither of us knew it at the time, it was thanks to our mutual friend Kathleen’s scheming that led to us connecting and going on our first date.

Through five years of adventures, travel, music and a shared love of food we were able to foster a deep and loving connection that has led to you reading this paragraph, and eventually attending our wedding celebrations.