We met on the dating app Hinge. How else are you expected to find your person in Chicago. Elle was smitten from their conversations about Marvel superheroes, and Ryan was shocked a woman was laughing at his jokes. What we didn't expect was that the global pandemic was about to hit, which prolonged our meeting in person. We talked every day for four months during quarantine, anxiously awaiting our first meeting. On June 13, 2020, we first met at Oz Park in Lincoln Park, Chicago. We talked over Dairy Queen for hours and were excited to meet again. Two years later, Elle's time in Chicago came to an end. Not knowing when we would see each other was hard, but we knew it was worth it. We successfully survived a year of long distance until Ryan joined Elle in Colorado on August 10, 2023. That is why two years later, on that day, we will marry in the place we call our home. We are so excited to celebrate with you all!