We met in late September 2021. Over some pizza and pasta at Flour, we traded book recommendations. Neither of us knew that when we walked out of that restaurant, we'd just been through one of those moments that divide time into "before" and "after." Over the ensuing months, we got to know more about each other, and both liked what we learned. Chen developed an appreciation for rugby in spite of the threat of head injuries. Dave expanded his palate even more with foods like sunchokes and watermelon rind. Chen was wholly unbothered by Dave's unsettlingly large hot sauce stockpile, and Dave similarly accepted Chen's lifelong obsession with potatoes. We learned to love one another both for and in spite of our quirks. Every day turned into an adventure together- even walking to the grocery store was an occasion. In December 2023, we chose to spend the rest of our lives together. We are beyond thankful that you can join us in the celebration of this new chapter in our story. Sharing this day with you will be a highlight for the rest of our lives!