One fateful late morning in October, Marston stumbled into a Fleet Week party, bereft of sleep and with the Mt. Everest of hangovers (wholly uncharacteristic of him). Laura, with exceptional zeal strutted over to a stranger (Marston) and offered him a beer to cure his enviable struggle. With great reluctance, Marston accepted, and so began their love story. Many late nights ensued in the throes of their investment banking days, some with drinks, some without, but never without conversation and connection. After many such outings, the two realized they would make quite a pair. Meeting families nearby and distant, traveling to their hearts' desires (but never enough), raising two kittens, and moving between the Bay Area and Seattle for each other's careers and ambitions created a bond unlike any other. It wasn't any one moment that led Marston to propose, but a series of moments that all helped him realize that Laura was truly irreplaceable. Laura graciously accepted Marston's proposal after a haphazardly planned outing in Maui in June of 2022 (thankfully other tourists enjoyed recording his public display of love). We can't wait to celebrate with you!