Learning to make fresh pasta by hand — a skill we hope to bring home and recreate for years to come.

For hikes, road trips, and adventures with our favorite four-legged family member.

Helping Balto stay happy, well-trained, and mentally engaged as he grows.

For trusted care when we travel, peace of mind knowing Balto is happy and well loved.

Keeping Balto healthy and thriving, from routine care to occasional surprise vet visits.

If we’re lucky, this will be the night we bundle up, look skyward, and see the aurora dance above us. A once-in-a-lifetime moment we’ll never forget.

After a long travel day, nothing sounds better than slipping into Iceland’s iconic geothermal waters and starting our honeymoon relaxed and glowing.

Geysers, waterfalls, and dramatic landscapes — this classic Iceland route is high on our must-see list.

We may have explored undergroumd caves in the past, but now we are exited to adventure and see all historical parts of Rome… maybe even under it!

A warm meal, candlelight, and a relaxing meal in front of the lake after a day of adventuring.

A sunset spritz, people-watching, and soaking in the magic of Italy — simple moments we’re most excited for.

From crisp whites to bold reds, we’re excited to sip our way through Italy together. We plan to bring back several bottles to have on our anniversary in years to come!

Because no Italian evening is complete without wandering cobblestone streets with gelato in hand.

A candlelit dinner featuring local cuisine and a bottle of wine — just us, celebrating being newly married.

Slow mornings, strong espresso, and fresh pastries — the perfect way to start an Italian day.

Exploring the countryside and learning how Italy’s iconic flavors are made, straight from the source. We plan to bring some back to enjoy in our new home!

A sunset sail along the Italian coast, sea breeze, golden hour, and soaking in the magic of Italy from the water

Help us explore Italy like locals! We’re dreaming of renting a classic Italian Vespa, moped, or even an ATV to cruise through scenic coastal roads, rolling Tuscan hills, and charming villages on our European adventure. Your contribution will help make this hands-on travel experience unforgettable — wind in our hair, gelato stops included!

Traveling between cities by train and watching the countryside roll by — one of the joys of Italy.

For spontaneous moments — saying yes to dessert, an extra glass of wine, or an unexpected adventure.

Saving for future trips and weekends away as we continue exploring together.

This photo captures one of our favorite things—celebrating life side by side. From weddings and milestones to spontaneous nights that turn into favorite memories, this fund helps us keep saying yes to moments worth toasting as we build our life together.

Exploring on foot is one of our favorite ways to experience a place. This hiking adventure will take us through breathtaking landscapes and give us a quiet moment to soak it all in together.

Our favorite travel plans are unplanned. Wandering new cities hand in hand and seeing where the day takes us

We have a goal to visit every U.S. National Park—and along the way, we’ve started collecting stickers on our water bottle to mark each place we’ve explored together. This fund helps us keep taking the scenic route, discovering new parks, and adding to a growing collection of memories (and stickers).

For future date nights whether they are fancy, casual, or spontaneous, as keep making time for each other.

Some of our favorite memories come from setting goals, supporting each other, and celebrating at the finish line. This fund helps us keep doing hard things together—whether that’s training for a race, taking on a new challenge, or investing in experiences that help us grow.

We’ve always believed that celebrating the everyday is just as important as celebrating the big things. From familiar favorites to new traditions we haven’t discovered yet, this fund supports future date nights and time intentionally spent together.

Some of our favorite memories are made close to home—exploring trails, soaking up fresh air, and bringing our dog along for the ride. This fund supports future weekend adventures that keep us connected to nature and to each other.

After the whirlwind of the wedding, we're excited for a quiet first night in our new home with takeout, candles, and soaking it all in together.

Coffee, pizza, boxes, and tape; all of the little things that make moving day a lot more fun and a lot less chaotic. Although moving is not as crazy as night climbing, after a big wedding it can feel about the same.

For the small updates and personal touches that turn our space into something that truly feels like us.

Thoughtful touches that make a house feel like a home, everyday essentials we'll use for years.

Saving toward future home projects, whether big or small, that we'll enjoy together for years to come. This photo is from Joshua Tree's Kitchen in the Desert. Although we do not plan to move our kitchen to the desert, this fund could help us with our future kitchen dreams.

We love hosting and cannot wait to welcome friends and family into our home for meals and celebrations.

One day, Balto may get a sister to join him on adventures and keep him company. This fund is for future puppy planning, training, and all the love with growing our little family.

Life with dogs has always been part of our story, and we can’t imagine our future without it. From outdoor adventures to cozy nights at home, this fund helps us care for and spoil our pups as our family grows—because they’re truly part of it.