Bogdana and Derek first met in college through their mutual friend Khoi (who’s also in the wedding party—shoutout to Khoi!). On Valentine’s Day 2018, they ended up doing an escape room with a group of friends, and that night sparked a fun, easygoing friendship filled with video games and group hangouts. Just before Bogdana left to study abroad in England, they decided to start dating. While she was feeling lonely and homesick in rainy, gray England, Derek flew across the world to visit her over Thanksgiving break. That trip is when Bogdana realized she was in love. Now, seven years later, after countless memories and adventures together, they’re getting married—and can’t wait to celebrate with all the people they love.