Chad and Chris are both native Houstonians who met through online dating in 2016. On their first date at Nippon Japanese Restaurant, Chad should have known what he was getting into when he admitted to never eating there before and Chris’s response was, “Are you even from Houston??” Needless to say, they quickly realized that they were kindred spirits who, while very different, shared the same goals, values, and love of life. After moving in together in 2018, they adopted an older-in-life, but very young-at-heart dog named Indy who quickly realized he had hit the jackpot and found two daddies that would treat him like a prince. On a trip to Coast Rica in March of 2020, Chris surprised Chad with a private dinner on a black sand beach which led to a marriage proposal. Shortly after returning home, the world was rocked by the outbreak of COVID-19, and it quickly became evident that making wedding plans would not be possible for the foreseeable future. But that did not stop Chris and Chad from moving forward. They traveled, advanced their careers, bought a house together, and survived the harrowing experience of pool construction. Now they look forward to the next chapter of their lives as a married couple. We are so excited to celebrate with you at our wedding ceremony this October!