As we dream about growing our little family, we’re planning ahead for the unique path that will take. Because we’ll need to use alternative family planning methods — like IVF or adoption — this fund will help us cover the costs that come with that journey. Your support helps us make that dream a reality, and we’re so grateful to share this journey with you.

We’ll be staying at the Sheraton Kauai Coconut Beach Resort, soaking in the sun, sea breeze, and newlywed bliss. Your gift helps us wake up to ocean views — and maybe order breakfast in bed once or twice.

An evening out on the water — just us, the ocean breeze, and that newlywed glow. (Lou will be watching our location on Find My Friends.)

Fuel for adventures! From hiking trails to snorkeling reefs and riding ATVs, this fund helps us say yes to all the island magic we can find (and Em promises not to crash an ATV... again).

For that inevitable moment we realize we forgot sunscreen, aloe, or flip-flops.

Because no trip begins without a $14 airport bagel and questionable hot chocolate.

For that moment when Sara convinces Em we need the matching tourist shirts or another ukulele magnet.

We’re dreaming of putting down roots — a cozy place to build our life, host game nights, and give Lou more windows to nap in. This fund will help us save for a future home of our own — a space filled with love, laughter, and the people (and cat) we hold dear. A place to grow into and build our family in. Your support helps us take the next big step in our story.

Help us get to Kauai! This fund covers our round-trip flights for our honeymoon adventure — the first chapter of our married life (and hopefully some in-flight snacks that aren’t pretzels).

After all the wedding excitement, we’ll be ready for a little reset. This fund helps us unwind Hawaiian-style — massages, sea salt scrubs, and zero alarms.

Help us celebrate our first married dinner with toes in the sand, island flavors on our plates, and maybe one too many desserts.

A little something to toast our first week as newlyweds — cheers from the beach bar!

Because nothing says “honeymoon happiness” like two scoops of shave ice to feed Em's sweet tooth after a long day in the sun.