Courtney and Sam's paths intertwined long before they even met. Courtney is first cousins with Sam's best friend, Michael Costa. Growing up in Carver, MA, Sam and Michael went to school together, played sports together, and yes, even got into a bit of trouble together. Their bond was like that of brothers. Meanwhile, Courtney and Michael were also thick as thieves, playing pretend and sharing countless childhood adventures. Their moms, sisters close in age, ensured that the family stayed tight-knit, creating a web of connections that would eventually lead Courtney and Sam to each other. Courtney even attended Sam's high school senior show, unaware that her future husband was on stage. Both Courtney and Sam grew up going to D's Omelet Shoppe after church on Sundays, their families often competing for a table. Their churches were just across the street from each other, and yet, they remained like two passing ships in the night, never quite meeting. Despite all the overlapping circles, Courtney and Sam didn't cross paths until their early 20s. By then, Courtney had traveled the world searching for a partner, not realizing that her perfect match was right under her nose the whole time. When Courtney went to shake Sam’s hand at a backyard party – Michael burst out laughing. Michael thought Courtney was joking about ‘pretending’ to ‘meet’ Sam for the first time. But it was truly the first time they met – in the fateful summer of 2020. From that day on, despite the global pandemic, they've been inseparable. It's as if all those years of near-misses were leading up to this perfect union. And now, this is where YOU come in! We invite you to join us as we celebrate our journey, our families, and the incredible love we've found in each other. Thank you for being here and sharing in the joy of our wedding day. And remember, keep your heart open to whatever fate may bring your way. With love, Courtney & Sam