We met at Michigan State University during our master’s program—thanks to a meet-up at Dublin (one of the finest dive bars East Lansing has to offer). What started as a “nice to meet you” over drinks quickly turned into late nights with friends at Tin Can, time at Pinball Pete’s, and some not-so-casual picnic “hangouts.” Spoiler alert: we fell for each other pretty fast. Since then, we’ve built a life we love—traveling to national parks, exploring caves and coastlines, and now calling Chicago home. Our weekends are a mix of comedy shows, farmers’ markets, board game battles, dart duels, and cooking up meals that may or may not involve setting off the smoke alarm (just once!). We’re best friends, travel buddies, and now soon-to-be newlyweds—and we can’t wait to celebrate this next adventure with all of you!