When you know, you just kind of know… And so began this epically original Millennial love story in June 2022 on Hinge. Their first date spot was b’artusi, and what was meant to be a casual evening turned into an impressive six-hour marathon. They talked, they laughed, and they polished off one too many gin martinis and gimlets. During the week to follow, two more dates occurred and soon, they were inseparable. They shared their Bay Area roots, love for travel, and mutual obsession with everything from food to music. The pair quickly realized they were onto something special. After a mere three weeks of dating, Zander invited Annie on what was supposed to be a “boys trip” to Greece. Those plans quickly morphed into a couple’s retreat, to which a certain someone told Annie that she was “making the biggest mistake of her life” by trekking across the Atlantic for a boy she had just met. The joke was certainly on them – Annie and Zander have remained inseparable ever since their Grecian adventure. And b’artusi, where it all began, has become a sacred Friday night tradition, with their favorite bartenders prepping their drinks as soon as they walk in the door. Over these last few years, Annie and Zander have traveled states, countries, and continents together, and shared many meals at L’Artusi (not to be confused with b’artusi.) They’ve seen dozens of concerts, from country and bluegrass to Springsteen and OAR, skied many mountains, and attended way too many Rangers games. They’ve also cooked a lifetime supply of brussels sprouts from their cozy West Village apartment where they have made a quick home of New York City together. Back in Europe – in classic Annie and Zander style – on July 8, 2024, Zander asked Annie to marry him. When it came time to choose a wedding destination, after much deliberation, Annie and Zander decided on Jackson. They fell in love with the town during a memorable trip last winter and knew it was the perfect place to bring their bi-coastal guest list together. They can’t wait to share their special day and this special place with their friends and family.