We're getting married!

Anna and Ray met on Hinge, though it took Ray a few tries before Anna finally matched with him. By the time she did, it did not take long to realize they had found something worth pursuing. Their first date happened in the middle of a snowstorm, with Ray arriving straight from coaching hockey, carrying all of his gear and looking more prepared for a rink than a date. Somehow, that only made him more memorable. A few hours into New Year’s Day, Ray texted Anna again, and by that night, they already had plans to see each other. What followed was a relationship built on all the best kinds of ordinary things: camping trips, traveling, movie nights, caring for their pets, and collecting small traditions that slowly became a life together. Before Ray officially moved in, his cat did, which felt like an early sign of how naturally their lives would come together. One of their favorite memories is going ice skating during another snowstorm, nearly alone on the rink, bundled up against the cold and laughing the entire time. They almost missed each other, but in the end, timing, persistence, and a few snowstorms brought them here. Now, they are so excited to celebrate with all of their favorite people in November.