We met the summer before our sophomore year at the University of Iowa, during a time when the world felt uncertain. But from the very beginning, something between us just clicked. It felt easy, familiar—like we’d known each other forever. When the pandemic hit, the world slowed down, but we built a life together. We moved in quickly and spent months side by side, figuring things out as we went. That’s when we “fostered” a sweet pup named Billy—who, of course, became family. He brought so much love and joy into our lives. Later came Lucy, who’s been the perfect addition to our little crew. After three apartments, we finally settled into a townhome—yes, with more than one bathroom (a game changer!). It’s our cozy space, filled with memories of quiet nights, family holidays, NFL Sundays, and spontaneous trips. Through it all, our love has only grown stronger. What started on a college campus has become the foundation for everything we’ve built—and we can’t wait for what’s next.

Jordan and Raquel crossed paths at the Sports Column Bar during the Summer of 2019 at the Annual Iowa City Block Party (very romantic, we know). As much as we'd love to say we remember every detail, let's just say we had a little too much fun that night (sorry, parents). But who would've guessed that, six years later, those two college kids in a bar would grow into the couple they are today—soon to be husband and wife.