Allison & Kyle

Our Memories

Allison and Kyle met in 2019 at Williams College in a winter session class about board games. Their final project was a combination of beer pong and the card game War, which they titled "War Pong." Allison saved Kyle's number in her phone as "Kyle (games)," and the rest was history! Little did they know that their relationship would span many years and many miles! Kyle and Allison mastered long distance, with countless phone calls, FaceTimes, and letters throughout the years. They have made amazing memories visiting each other in New Jersey, Florida, San Diego, Monterey, Durham, and beyond! In October 2023, Kyle took Allison on a drive down the Pacific Coast Highway and proposed on the cliffs of Big Sur. Both families were there to celebrate the big moment. Since then, they have been loving life in D.C. and are so excited to celebrate in 2025! Click through these photos and read more about their favorite memories in the captions.

This is the first time Allison went to one of Kyle's football games. Go Ephs!

This is the first wedding Kyle and Allison attended together and the first time Allison met Kyle's family. Kyle's dad said he had never seen Kyle dance so much before :)

First picture together! Allison was on her way to a camouflage-themed party (hence the outfit) but stopped at Kyle's lacrosse game first. Unfortunately, she also met Kyle's dad wearing this outfit.

Kyle's senior dance!

Homecoming 2019, when the Ephs crushed Amherst. Sorry Emily and Tim!

This was Allison and Kyle's first trip together, a weekend in New York right before Allison left to study abroad in Prague.

First New Years Eve together! Kyle asked Allison to be his girlfriend that night :)

Hiking in Williamstown!

Kyle surprised Allison by planning a picnic for the Fourth of July in Williamstown. They built a fire and watched the fireworks!

More hiking in Williamstown!

This is Kyle, Allison, and Sophie, an alpaca that resides in Williamstown. Allison (and Kyle) miss her very much.

Beach day in Fort Lauderdale. After this picture, Allison told Kyle he should really hit the gym.

Apple picking in Williamstown

Kyle's first Frison family vacation in the Florida Keys!

Paddle boarding in the Keys

Allison ordered a Key Lime Pie cocktail that she could not finish because it was unbearably sweet. Kyle obviously drank the entire thing.

Biking in the Keys!

~Relaxing~

Watching the sunrise at Fort Lauderdale Beach, one of Kyle and Allison's favorite activities when they are in town. They also took their engagement pictures at sunrise on this same beach!

After a summer of no communication (aside from letters) while Kyle was at boot camp, Allison flew to visit him in Chicago, where they had an amazing weekend exploring the city.

Sunset cruise in Chicago. Also, a really good hair picture for Kyle!

Christmas in Florida!

Drinks at the Hotel del Coronado! Kyle was stationed in Coronado for about a year, and Allison flew out for a few visits.

Wine tasting in Temecula! After a few glasses of wine, Nancy and Chris almost adopted a puppy at this vineyard.

More wine tasting!

Kyle's favorite activity - eating mass quantities of pancakes. This is his favorite brunch restaurant ever, where he completed the breakfast challenge so many times that it was removed from the menu.

Kyle's second favorite activity - eating mass quantities of ice cream.

Sailing in San Diego!

After Coronado, Kyle was stationed in Monterey. This picture was taken on the beaches of Carmel, one of their favorite places to go whenever Allison visited!

Lovers' Point in Monterey

Biking the 17 Mile Drive in Monterey

Kyle eating his food and also eating Allison's food

Noche Buena in Miami with Allison's family

Christmas in Orlando with Kyle's family

New Year's Eve in Fort Lauderdale

Kyle in the hospital with Allison before one of her knee surgeries

Kyle attempting to paint Allison's nails after surgery

Wynwood Walls in Miami

In the summer of 2023, Allison moved to San Francisco to be closer to Kyle. Kyle drove up to SF from Monterey every weekend, and Allison, Katie, and Kyle became roommates and besties :)

Wine tasting in Napa

Several glasses of wine later!

Kyle and Allison visiting Lauren in LA!

Exploring LA

Malibu!

Drinks in LA

Picnic in Mission Dolores Park in San Francisco

Hiking in SF!

Dinner in Half Moon Bay with Allison and Kyle's SF besties, Jack and Elizabeth!

Party bus in SF!

Kyle's first marathon! Allison (and her friends) woke up at the crack of dawn to watch Kyle run the day after the party bus. Allison was very tired at the end of the race.

More fun in SF :)

Kyle's graduation from language school in Monterey!

Both families together for Kyle's graduation

She said yes! Kyle captured the moment by setting up a tripod. Since Kyle is known for taking artsy pictures, this did not make Allison suspicious at all :)

Celebrating the engagement at Pebble Beach

Celebrating in Carmel! (with matching T-shirts)

The rest of the matching was not coordinated.

Goodbyes are always sad, but saying goodbye after getting engaged was tough. But, it was one of the last goodbyes!

Andrew and Victoria's wedding!

After Monterey, Kyle was stationed in San Angelo, Texas. Allison flew down and they spent a day in Austin!

Kyle's second marathon in San Antonio!

Allison's parents threw an engagement party for Kyle and Allison on New Years Eve 2023. Surrounded by family and friends, this was truly one of the best nights of their lives!