We first met through my cousin, Jessica, who introduced us at a lunch gathering in Boston back in 2015. A few weeks after, I happened to be "visiting a friend in New Haven" and we went on on first date. From there, Ale was smitten and aggressively pursued me, despite us being long distance. I felt obliged to keep seeing her, driving 6 hours round trip every other weekend throughout medical school. Eight years later, after still aggressively pursuing me, she's finally marrying the man of her dreams, in heaven on earth.

Peter and I first met in college, when he was visiting his cousin Jessica (my college bestie). I, being the ever gracious host, offered a lukewarm Coors light, and he was hooked. However, we didn't meet again until we both were in medical school several years later, when Jessica brought us together for lunch/coffee, and Peter cleverly got my number by offering to share a funny picture of Jess with me. Complete smitten, he kept sending me elaborate snapchats, texts, and was willing to drive down 3 hours each way to see me every other weekend... which continued for 6 years of long distance through medical school, and first year of residency. After such heroic efforts, I couldn't help but accept his aggressive pursuits! Nevertheless, I am so thankful we found each other-- sincerely so happy to be marrying the man of my dreams and the proud papa to Chloebear (our pup)!