We have lived within a 50 mile radius of each other our whole lives— The Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Francisco— but as fate would have it, we met through a dating app on December 21, 2021. Our first date was at a wine bar, where we instantly connected over shared histories, interests and ambitions. We couldn’t believe we both worked at the LMU gym at the same time and never met! In the past few years, we have become each other's best friends and support systems. We've challenged one another to move beyond our comfort zones, such as giving up our leases to move to New Zealand. We've encouraged each other’s dreams, including our recent move to Portland for Erica to work at Nike. Most importantly, we have come to love each other’s friends and families as our own. We can’t wait for you to join us as we take this next leap together on August 23, 2025. See you there!