Long before we met, both of us were already deeply committed to the same mission—uplifting our communities and advocating for justice. Fighting for what’s right wasn’t just something we did; it was part of who we were. In January 2013, fate brought us together. Abigail traveled to Austin, Texas, to advocate for keeping in-state tuition for undocumented students—a cause close to her heart. Without that policy, she wouldn’t have been able to attend college. At the Capitol, she met a kind-eyed, passionate student leader named Christian. Abi may have been there to fight for policy change, but she also had a little charm up my sleeve—she asked for Christian’s number under the guise of “continuing to organize from afar.” Though they were in different stages of school at the time, they stayed in touch and a sweet friendship began. Over the next few years, their paths kept crossing. From Las Vegas to Houston, New York City to Washington D.C., and back to Dallas, their shared love for community and civil rights kept pulling them together. Their friendship grew deeper with every city, every project, every moment. By 2015, they were not only organizing side by side—they were each other’s biggest champions. They managed each other’s campaigns for leadership positions within our national and state boards, and somewhere between the strategy calls and the late-night brainstorming sessions, they realized they were falling in love—with each other’s minds, hearts, and unwavering dedication to something bigger than themselves. Later that year, everything shifted. Abi survived a serious car accident, and, in the stillness that followed, they both saw things more clearly than ever. Life is short. Love is rare. And they didn’t want to waste another moment. That’s when they chose each other—fully, joyfully, and without hesitation. Our journey as a couple began in Dallas, and not long after, we moved to Washington D.C. to continue building our lives and careers together. Through every twist and turn, we’ve held each other up, grown side by side, and built a love grounded in friendship, purpose, and deep mutual respect. Now, nearly ten years later, we’re thrilled to be celebrating our love and commitment with all of you—our family and friends who’ve supported and encouraged us along the way. We can’t wait to say “I do” on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, closing one era and starting a new one. We would be honored to have you attend this special moment with us. With shared love and dearest appreciation, Abi & Christian