We're getting married!

We grew up just a few blocks from each other and shared schools from kindergarten through high school, long before we ever realized how connected our paths already were. Our worlds often overlapped at Heritage Park, where one of us was usually on the field as an athlete while the other sat on the bleachers, asking their parents for a pretzel from the snack bar (we'll let you decide who was who). Years later, life brought us back together in a way neither of us expected. Samantha’s brother, Anthony, and Bryan became part of a group of friends who gathered for casual poker nights. What started as a simple game turned into a close circle of friendships, and before long, Samantha became part of the group too. As the two single ones, we endured plenty of playful teasing about being a couple. After a weekend away with friends at the races in Del Mar, it became clear that it was no longer just a joke. The following weekend, Bryan sent flowers to Samantha’s work. Sushi was shared, conversation flowed easily, and from that moment on, we have been together ever since. Now, we cannot wait to celebrate this next chapter with the people who have been part of our story all along.