We met the old fashioned way, through mutual friends at a party. We met in our hometown of St. Louis, MO in the summer of 2009 and immediately hit it off. The next few years we were long distance while in college. We made many special early memories in Colorado, where Jack went to college, which is why we're choosing to get married there. After years of long distance dating in college, we moved to Houston, TX, where we started our careers and continued to love & support each other as we navigated the next step in life together. Then, we moved to New Orleans, LA, where we had the time of our lives immersing ourselves in the culture & community of this vibrant city. Our love grew in a whole new way in New Orleans, and it was after living here for about a year that we decided we would spend the rest of our lives together. We had just moved back to Houston and went to the butterfly house in the natural science museum when Jack proposed. With butterflies covering the ceiling and no one else in sight, Jack pulled out a little red box and said "You're my best friend and I love you. Will you marry me?" After nearly a decade together, we couldn't be more excited & ready to say I do. We wouldn't be where we are today without the love & support of all our family & friends- we can't wait to celebrate this special moment with all of you!