We both moved to Los Angeles, CA after finishing our undergraduate degree in May 2009 at Miami University (OH) and University of Richmond (VA) to join Teach For America. At that time, our lives were consumed by the stresses of becoming new teachers (and new professionals!), getting acclimated to a new city, and making new friends after college. Luckily, we both moved into apartments in the same neighborhood of the city and got to know one another during the rare times we were able to afford to go out on a first year teacher's salary, frequently joined by other new LA friends who are now part of our wedding party. There are many moments over that next year that grew our relationship (most notably a romantic dinner prepared for Betsy by Rich on the beach - seriously, ask her about it) but by fall 2010 we started dating and never looked back! We continued dating despite Rich moving across the country to Washington, DC and eventually reunited in Chicago. We are incredibly excited for you to join us for our wedding day after 7 amazing years together!