On Thursday March 24, 2022 two lives changed forever. A sports loving video game developer met a musical theater going speech language pathologist. Two determined, independent, passionate individuals whose paths came together on a dark rainy Thursday in New York, never to part again. Steven had just moved to NYC from San Francisco. They had met on a dating app a few weeks earlier and hit it off. After a couple failed attempts to meet up, they found a night that worked! Natalie suggested a few options on the lower east side and Steve decided on The Copper Still on 2nd Avenue. The energy was peaceful and the conversation flowed effortlessly. Later on, both would come to share that they were each taken aback by the instant connection and comfort they felt with one another. That connection has never wavered. Since that first date, they have grown to know each other and love each other at the deepest level. They’ve traveled the world, met each other’s family and friends, and navigated the journey of joining two unique and independent paths of life into one, all while building upon a strong foundation of love, respect, and patience. We look forward to sharing the next step in our journey with all of you on our wedding day!