Our story has been a long time coming, but we are grateful to be here, and we are even more grateful to be able to share it with you all! It all began 10 years ago with friendship. This bright blue eyed girl was dropped onto the VIP section couch at Rodanos for safe keeping (little did we know how much meaning this one couch would hold). This shy girl who was dubbed "The Baby'' quickly grew on us all, and went from a bar buddy to friend in no time. It wasn't long before she was joining us for birthdays and holidays, and convincing us to partake in her crazy adventures. Looking back at pictures throughout the years, you'll notice something in hindsight: No matter where we were, it's always been Jon and Jess. How many things are in life, our unique connection went unrealized for many years. The best of friends for over 10 years, we have spent hours laughing, crying, drinking, and talking. Even as our relationship was starting to grow, we were clueless. (Janine knew right away though: Don't feel bad Mikey G, we were all oblivious!). But, it wasn't until a fateful night in 2019 that the two of us decided to change the dynamic. We started talking more, the conversations got deeper, and slowly we started to realize that the smiles we gave each other had deeper meanings. In the darkest moments of our lives we came together with the strength of an avalanche, and that kinetic energy led to the potential energy of our relationship. It has not been without difficulty and we've faced many challenges since the start. We have experienced growth together as well as loss. We've seen the best of each other, as well as the worst. But, no matter the challenge, we’ve conquered it together and have only become stronger because of it. Since the start of our relationship, we have not only grown together as a couple but as a family. Jon has become an important figure in Gage's life. He has taken the effort to become his friend, as well as someone he can look up to and confide in. Their favorite hobby together is either spending the day at the arcade or planning their next attack on Jess! Jon and Gage's relationship really came to a head with the lockdown and their "buddies day's" where they would go out together for the evening, to Gage's dismay this usually entailed Jon telling him they were going to the broccoli farm for most of the drive. From their first bowling night on, the two of them are constantly planning what their next adventure and experience together will be. It only made sense to revisit that couch on the night we got engaged. After an amazing day on one of our wine tasting adventures, Jon knew this was the perfect day. Jess thought they were celebrating how Jon was starting the new job he had always wanted on Monday and was unaware of the intentions Jon truly had. After vineyard hopping the WHOLE day, we decided to end the night where it all began. After a wonderful dinner at Franklin's with some friends, we snuck off for one of our usual chats in the old VIP section of Rodano's . After a casual conversation Jon, dropped down on one knee in the exact location it all began. It only seemed fitting then, that we close the chapter of our single life, and share our first party as a married couple where our story began. (First comes the couch then comes marriage) It has been the greatest joy and blessing to grow stronger together through the years. But, the journey is just beginning. We would be honored to have you all as part of this momentous day for our family. The inseparable couple that rarely fights, the two most likely to say “let's make this a party. SHOTS!”, the couple that every day still looks at each other like we are falling in love for the first time, look forward to all the stories we will make together on this incredible next step in our lives. From the bottom of our hearts, Jon, Jess and Gage, thank you all for helping make this event truly special and we are blessed by the love of each and every one of you.