Michael and jenn have been fast friends ever since they ran in the same circles at UCSD, and used to harmlessly flirt-fight on group camping trips. They quickly bonded over shared cardinal virtues like empathy, respect and kindness, as well as the ability to make each other laugh ad nauseam. It took a few years for that friendship to blossom into romance, and at first, times were often tough...both of these people carried damage, both required patience and made mistakes. But in a way, that's what made them a strong match: their partnership became a healing space, a broken bone made stronger by having had to knit itself back together. They built a home filled with vibrant joy, in-jokes, lazy morning caresses and radical acceptance through life's good times and bad. A decade later, they've weathered storms and enjoyed beautiful, fragile moments whose memories will last two lifetimes. Now it's time to celebrate the next step in our journey, and we're so grateful to be able to share it with you, our friends and family. You are our community, the soil in which we're rooted, and there's no doubt we never could have made it without you. Thank you for your support, your love, your interesting flaws. Thank you for the laughs and arguments. Let's spend another day together.