We met sailing at the College of Charleston in 2011. Sam was a senior and Ali was a freshmen. Ali knew Sam was the one after a night of dancing at the faithful Charleston Dive Bar - O'Malley's. After, Sam stole countless flowers out of Charleston locals front yards to tape to Ali's dorm room door. Our days in Charleston were spent studying Art History index cards, wandering the battery and the cobblestone streets, learning to windsurf and kite board, and making sail boats go fast. Ten years later, after many adventures, five years of long distance, nine different cities, thousands of sailboat races, hundreds of rock walls, enumerable minor to not so minor injuries, many days of powder skiing (with even more on sheer ice), countless hours spent kite boarding, one doctorate, one masters degree, and one career change...we're finally getting married!!

We're getting married on the top of Mount Cardigan in Orange, NH. This mountain is special to us because it is the first hike we took together after Ali moved to New Hampshire in the Fall of 2015. In the years following we made a point to hike it at least once every year and in every season. We wanted our wedding to be small and intimate, and in a place we both loved. Our immediate families will hike to the top with us to celebrate our nuptials! Ali's brother, Zach, will hold two titles as Officiant and Mate of Honor, and Sam's brothers, John and Teddy, will be his best men. We are looking forward to celebrating with all of you this summer!