Our love story begins like any other classic romance, at a "Microbiological Concerns in Food Plant Sanitation" class in Chicago. We both sat in the very front row, which was the first indication we were nerdy enough for each other. Our first date, drinks after class, almost didn't happen due to a misunderstood text! However, we stayed in touch after the work trip - she went home to Boston, and I went home to Michigan. We dated long distance for over a year, until I moved out to the East Coast to close the distance. We adopted adorable Goldendoodle puppies named Gimli and Miso, who are the centerpiece of our entire existence. I asked Angela to marry me in September 2019, and she said yes! Come join us on October 2nd, 2021 for a festive, decadent night of amazing food & booze with all the best people in the world at one vineyard. We're looking forward to celebrating our wedding with you!