Steph and Mike met as newly minted Butler Bulldogs in 2006. While Steph remembers their first meeting in Atherton Student Union, Mike vaguely recalls meeting at a Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity party. The many social gatherings during those formative years forged a friendship and eventually kindled a romance. Although Steph graduated and Mike remained to complete his PharmD at Butler, they began a long-distance relationship. In 2011 Mike was assigned to an FDA rotation in Washington DC and this proved fortuitous considering Steph had moved to DC for her post-graduate studies at George Washington University. Their romance blossomed, continuing as Mike moved to NYC for his fellowship. Megabus and Amtrak kept hope alive as they continued their long-distance relationship over the next 4 years. Despite many growing pains, ultimately distance did in fact make the heart grow fonder. Mike asked for Steph’s hand near their Jersey City apartment in Liberty State Park, overlooking the NYC skyline (Steph graciously accepted). As they look forward to their special day, they cannot wait to be surrounded by family and friends.