We Did It!

It all started in 2022 with a message, laughter, and an accidental match across state lines. Greg was living in Chicago, and Sarah—very much not in Chicago—was in California. Despite the miles, we connected fast: movies, music, jokes, late-night FaceTimes. We weren’t expecting much… until we flipped a coin. Loser had to book the flight. Greg lost. (Greg insists it was destiny in disguise.) He booked a flight that night, flew out a month later, and we had our first official date running around Santa Cruz! After the beach and a night of karaoke at the bamboo lounge in San Jose, we spent our first weekend together camping in Lake Tahoe! It felt easy, like we’d known each other for years. Soon we were doing long-distance month after month—California to Chicago and back again—until Sarah took the big leap and moved to Chicago full-time. We’ve lived here together ever since, building a cozy life filled with road trips (20 states and counting), new experiences, family visits, and lots of amazing food! In July 2024, Greg proposed at one of the stops from our first date , Shark Fin Cove—bringing it all full circle. And now, after almost 3 unforgettable years, we’re getting married in November 2025 and can’t wait to celebrate with all the people who’ve been part of our journey!