It all began in our little hometown of Aurora, OH. We quickly became really close friends, but shortly after Ray left for school in Cincinnati. In 2012, Maddie committed to the University of Cincinnati, and our relationship immediately rekindled. Ahead of this, Ray committed to 4 months in Santiago, Chile for study abroad to minor in Spanish. Long distance was tough, but it ultimately made our relationship grow stronger. Shortly after returning, we got our first apartment together in Cincinnati. There we got a cat, saved some money, and decided that Chicago was where we wanted to move! Chicago was the first place we really started our life together as one and it will forever hold a special place in our hearts. We began to travel a lot and share experiences of a lifetime. Ray proposed to Maddie on the waterfront of Lake Michigan with the Chicago skyline as a backdrop, and had the surprise help of Jordan and Frankie (Maddie’s sister and boyfriend). After traveling for a while and learning more and more of what we wanted, we decided that we needed something new. After a trip to Switzerland, we wanted mountains. We traveled to Denver, and quickly realized it had everything we were looking for in a place to live. We are now in Denver, and plan on being here for the long-term. Having our wedding back in Ohio seemed like the right choice. We wanted a reminder of where it all began while we officially come together as husband and wife. So many travels have been had, challenges overcome, and goals set. We are looking forward to spending the rest of our lives together and creating the best life possible. The best is yet to come!