Stephen and Elena met through mutual friends at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (ILL). They started dating right after graduation in May 2019 and moved to Wicker Park together in September 2024. Some of their favorite things to do together are try new restaurants and breweries in the Chicagoland area, tailgate in Champaign, and visit AMC theaters. They are so excited to start their married life together and can't wait to celebrate with everyone they love!