We're Getting Married!

Colin's and Larissa’s love story began like many modern relationships: through a dating app. Their story, however, has been anything but ordinary. They met in Philadelphia while Colin was in medical school, and Larissa was in law school. Despite being from opposite coasts and different cultures, they both felt an immediate sense of comfort around each other, quickly overcoming the first date jitters. Their first date was such a success that they planned a second date just two days later. Colin shared his passion for rock climbing, while Larissa introduced him to Old City, Philadelphia, where they bonded over their love of ice cream at the iconic Franklin Fountain. Their connection deepened as they began meeting multiple times a week, sharing their love of trying new food, exploring different neighborhoods, and enjoying time outdoors, especially at the beach and on hiking trails. On their first Valentine’s Day, Larissa surprised Colin with matzo ball soup from a popular Philly deli after he mentioned on their first date that he had always wanted to try it, fulfilling his long-standing wish as an avid Seinfeld enthusiast. Nearly five years later, they still surprise each other with thoughtful gestures, reflecting the depth of their love and how well they know each other. After they moved to Seattle this year for Colin's anesthesia residency, Colin often finds ways to make Larissa feel like she's back in her home city. Together, they've gone on the hunt for the best Italian hoagie Seattle has to offer and cheered on the Birds at Philly-themed sports bars. Colin's and Larissa's shared love for travel has taken them kayaking in California’s sea caves, swimming with manatees in Florida, hiking through many national and state parks, exploring Costa Rica's jungles, and swimming in nearly every body of water they encounter. Yet on most evenings, Colin and Larissa are relishing each other’s company over home-cooked meals and spending time with their sassy 20-year-old parrot, Tiki.