In late 2018 we met while working at the same store in Brooklyn. From the first conversation there was a distinct spark that led to Olin courageously following Jem on social media, and Jem bravely sliding into Olin's DM's. We've been inseparable (and insufferable) ever since. In 2019 we moved in together, sharing a small studio apartment in Park Slope, Brooklyn. This was a big year for us; we not only met each other's families but we took our first international trip together to Italy! As our love deepened, we began creating traditions we'd return to year after year. In 2020, we complicated our small studio apartment in the middle of lockdown by expanding our family to include Homer, our lovable and absolutely chaotic Sheepadoodle. Homer quickly popped our romantic bubble, and challenged us when we needed it the most. In 2021, we celebrated our first year in our bigger apartment in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. This neighborhood will always be special to us, it's a place where we can walk around holding hands, show affection to each other, and also get a great bacon egg and cheese. This year ended on a great note, as we returned back to Italy and Olin brought a ring! In 2022 we did a lot of traveling while planning the next chapter of our life together. We fell in love with the Bay Area in California and plan on relocating there sometime after our wedding. Finally 2023 is here and we can't wait to see you all in the Catskills, New York. It's been such a blessing planning this day and watching our families come together in celebration of our love.