We first met during our sophomore year at Bradley University in 2016, and sparks flew right away! Throughout our college years, we supported each other every step of the way. Our date nights were simple but special—movie nights, walks in the park, and, of course, the occasional trip to Avanti’s. After graduation, Allie began working in Naperville while Ben started his career in Chicago. Though the commute wasn’t ideal, we made it work—Ben would take the train out to the suburbs, or Allie would make the drive into the city. A few years later, after spending some time in Denver, Allie moved back to Illinois—this time to join Ben in Chicago. Not much has changed since our college days; we still love cozy movie nights, walks in the park (now with our dog Monty), and date nights exploring all the wonderful restaurants the city has to offer (Al's Beef, Birds Nest, and who can't forget, the one and only Raising Canes). We are so excited to celebrate our love with all of you on our special day!