Michael and Lindsey, the perfect example of “high-school sweethearts” … sort of. While Michael and Lindsey may have briefly crossed paths during their formative years (a debate that has yet to truly be settled) it wasn’t until much further down the road, well outside the hallways of Forest Grove High school that these two truly came together. How far outside those hallways you might ask? 846 miles, roughly. Like many great 21st century romances their love first bloomed not on the sandy beaches of Hawaii, or the rustic streets of Rome, or even the magical slopes of Aspen, it happened on Facebook, they became friends on Facebook. That being said, the connection was immediate. Instant messages became phone calls, phone calls became handwritten letters, and letters became flights to visit one another. After a year and a half of long-distance dating and a handful of frequent flyer rewards earned between the two of them, Michael returned home and they were finally able to live out their journey together within the same zip code. Christmas’s came and went, so did a few birthdays, as well as the passing of some close loved ones, those things happened too. After four years together of facing life and the challenges it can bring, Michael and Lindsey found themselves surrounded by friends on a boat watching the sunset in the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Belize. As the easterly wind blew and the most beautiful of orange suns dropped over the water, Michael took a knee and asked Lindsey the most important question he would ever ask anyone, “will you marry me?” And SHE SAID YES!

So, all that’s left to do is plan an amazing wedding surrounded by all of your friends and family and celebrate the big day, right?! Right?! Right. Guests lists were made, a deposit was placed on a beautiful venue in downtown Portland, save the dates were even mailed. And then, seemingly overnight, we have all found ourselves in the midst of the global pandemic that is Covid-19. To say that adjustments had to be made would be quite the understatement, nevertheless, here we are. Unfortunately, that large wedding that both Lindsey and Michael had planned and hoped for simply isn’t possible given the current circumstances. Due to Covid-19, Michael and Lindsey have decided to hold the official ceremony in a small and private setting with the hopes of inviting all of their friends and loved ones to celebrate at a future date when it is safer for all to come together and properly enjoy such a wonderful celebration. While Michael and Lindsey are saddened, they are both still incredibly excited and determined to exchange their vows on their special day. If 846 miles can’t stop these two from coming together, neither will Covid-19. We hope that you continue to monitor this website for updates regarding their big day and future reception and thank each and every one of you for being a part of their lives. Michael and Lindsey would not be where they are in life both individually and together without the love and support that each one of you have given them throughout their lives. They both look forward to celebrating this day with all of you the second that it is safe to do so. “Distance means so little when someone means so much.”