We've had some questions about the dress code. To clarify, we'd love for our guests to wear formal black attire (not necessarily tuxedos or floor-length gowns, but please dress formally). We kindly ask that you avoid deep green and ivory as those are reserved for the wedding party. We're excited to see you all dressed in black to celebrate with us!

We first met on a dating app called Bumble. After matching and chatting for about a week, Sam asked me out on a date. We went to Ninja in downtown Eau Claire, WI, for dinner, and afterward, we wandered down to Phoenix Park, where Music in the Park takes place every Thursday during the summer. We found a spot on the grass, listening to local artists while the sun set over the river. As we strolled across a nearby bridge, taking in the view, one of us (we won’t name names) turned and said, “I’m going to go and catch you a duck.” That promise still stands. And yes—we’re still waiting on that duck. 🦆

We were in Minneapolis, MN, celebrating our five-year anniversary. Sam had plans for us to go to the Como Zoo & Conservatory to attend a private VIP access to the Conservatory. He told me we were going to something called “An Evening with the Flowers” and that other couples also paid to have a private showing of the Conservatory. We got dressed up as it was a romantic date night, and there was going to be a photographer taking pictures of couples as part of the package. Well, when I got there, we were directed to the Sunken Garden, and it was the most beautiful sight I’d ever seen. I went to turn around to tell Sam how it reminded me of the Spring Court in one of my favorite book series, and when I turned around, Sam was on one knee with a ring box in his hand. I was shocked and, of course, ugly cried as he read off the most beautiful statement before asking me to be his wife. While all of this was going on, a photographer had popped out and captured our special moment. After I accepted my ring and Sam helped wipe my tears away, he explained how he rented out the whole conservatory and hired a photographer to shoot our engagement pictures. It was the most magical and beautiful moment of my life!