Hello friends and family! We want to provide all of our friends and family with an update in regards to our upcoming wedding. Our wedding is set to take place on Friday June 11, 2021. We have been closely monitoring the recommendations set forth by the city of Washington DC to ensure that we are following all necessary precautions to provide a safe and comfortable environment for all guests. We are so excited to FINALLY get to celebrate our wedding with everyone. There have been some changes to the events so please check the website for all updates. We can't thank you enough for your patience, support, and understanding during this time. Dust off those dancing shoes! Love, Katie and Jake

The two of us met in February 2012 through many of our close friends. We were both sophomores at the University of Alabama (Roll Tide) and both were in Greek life. My sorority, Pi Phi, and his fraternity, Sigma Chi, held a Fat Tuesday party together each year. We had many mutual friends however, never ran into each other. On the night we met it was rainy and dreary. I was close to not going until my overly persuasive friends convinced me otherwise. The party was at one of our favorite bars, Gallettes (RIP old backroom) and had all the usual suspects in attendance. I was talking to one of our friends, Quinn, who made it a point to introduce me to Jake that night. Fast forward to many Facebook messages, texts, phone calls, FaceTimes, and dates - it was pretty evident we couldn't get enough of each other.

November 9, 2018 had arguably been the worst weather possible for an outdoor proposal. It was 36 degrees and raining. I was able to con Katie into thinking she was going to a work function and we were meeting at the Lincoln Memorial (wink wink). I was sitting next to her in the back seat of the uber rehearsing the lines I was going to say leading up to the moment when I propose – completely distracted from what was going on around me. Naturally, Katie thought I was nervous to see some of the executive-type people from work. Little did she know the ring box was hidden in my jacket, I was trying to master my lines, and not completely blow it. Fast forward to the big moment –as we walked up the stairs, I reminded Katie that this was the first spot she took me to when I visited DC 5 years ago. When we got to the top Katie was “looking for my co-workers” and I knew it was time. We both don’t remember much of what I said but I did get down on one knee (probably said some more words) and then she said YES! Following the proposal, I took her to dinner at Iron Gate which is one of Katie’s favorite places. We were on cloud 9 on the way to the restaurant and the entire time we ate. After dinner Katie was dying to see her parents and tell all her friends. I told her I had a brunch planned with them the next day, and she believed it. We walked out the door and a couple of blocks down the street. We were passing the Madhatter and I suggested we should get a drink before going home. When we walked in, I told her to go to the upstairs bar. She rounded the corner and was met with a huge surprise party from our friends and family. My entire family was able to make it up, our friends traveled into town, and our local friends and family were in attendance. If you have not seen Katie’s reaction video, you need to watch it – she was again completely shocked. A special thanks to our friends and family for making this special night even better- it is one we will never forget.