"Does it have ranch?" It was the question that sparked a marriage. But it wasn't about the salad dressing. It was about the curiosity and the questions. Two minds and hearts and souls filled with curiosity that spilled out into questions. From practical to existential and everywhere in between, the curiosity and questions that flowed between them in conversation captured and captivated Jake as he fell in love with Amanda over coffees and IPAs and cheese curds and music and stand-up comedy and beyond. The vibrant mind and deep heart and vivacious spirit and compassionate soul of the young beauty were enchanting to the young man. The bounce in her step and the bubble of laughter in her voice and the curiosity in and for life spoke to his heart in ways and spaces previously unknown. Deep friendship and love took root and blossomed and flourished. A beautiful present and future were being written and cemented deep within the black velvet of Jake German's bones as he delved into the heart and being of Amanda Kate. Now, to celebrate their love and marriage through the beautiful symbolism of a wedding, we (y'know, Jake German and Amanda Kate and our nine combined bonus children) are excited to welcome you -- our wonderful family and friends -- to celebrate our marriage with us with the beauty and joy of ceremony and symbolism and laughter and food and drink and dance and connection at our wedding.