It is undeniable to say that we met in a way that can strongly argue in favor of the existence of fate. A dear friend’s birthday party, completely ignorant of the existence of the other, just when people were able to leave their homes and visit loved ones.

It is remarkable to realize we met each other at all, when one factors in all of the little ways we could have completely missed one another. But meet each other we did. And after a long evening of billiards, conversations ranging from food to costumes to careers, and an impromptu private dance under the stars on a friends’ front porch, fate (or the equivalent thereof) could breathe a sigh of relief.

We finally found each other.

What followed was several years of adventures:

Recipe journeys:

And magical times:

Until finally…

And now here we come to only one end of the chapter that is our story. For we hope to have many wonderful years together. Continuing to try new foods, enjoy shows, and experience a plethora of other adventures together.

We are so excited to share this part of our story with you. Our marriage is only the beginning, and we hope to see you there to wish us well as we transition into the rest of our lives together.

This is far from the end of our story, but it is, to suffer a cliche:

The start of one beautiful Happily Ever After.