what started as one date turned into countless conversations, shared dreams, and a love that feels both exciting and steady. from the beginning, we felt at home with each other — and that feeling only grew stronger with time.

before that first date, though, we were friends. we met in 2017 while working together in downtown los angeles. long days at the office and easy conversations turned into a friendship built on trust, respect, and a shared sense of humor. by early 2020, it became clear that what we had quietly built was something more.

since then, our life together has been shaped by shared experiences — dinners that turn into long nights of talking, music-filled weekends, travel, and, of course, life with dottie at the center of it all. the everyday moments have become just as meaningful as the big ones.

the palm springs area holds a special kind of magic for us — the warmth, the sunsets, the way everything slows down just enough to be present. it felt like the perfect place to gather the people we love most and celebrate the start of our marriage.

we are so grateful to share this moment with you.

some stories begin loudly. ours began quietly — and became everything.