Our story started a decade ago as a Southern California commute—trading miles between San Diego and Long Beach just to be together. Since then, our life has been a cross-country tour: from the creative energy of Long Beach and the skyline of Chicago to the cliffs of Monterey and the neon soul of Memphis. We’ve spent the last ten years busy building a life. We moved boxes, chased dreams, and grew our family along the way with our dogs, Kaiya and Ozzy, and our cat, Kunu. After years on the road, we finally returned to our Illinois roots to plant stakes in the place we call home. The timing for this celebration couldn't be better—2027 marks our 10-year anniversary and follows a year of major milestones as we both enter new decades of life. After 3,650 days of partnership, we’re done traveling toward a destination. We’ve arrived. This isn't just a wedding; it’s a toast to where we’ve been and the new decade we’re starting together.