We're getting married!

Hi friends and family, We’re so happy you’re here and so grateful to share this special moment in our lives with you. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning, have seen our story unfold through photos and updates, or heard about us from loved ones — thank you. Your love and support have helped shape this beautiful chapter we’re in, and we’re truly honored to have you be part of it. Like many modern love stories, ours began with a swipe. We met on Hinge — by chance, and a lot of luck. Our first date was meant to be quick: a casual coffee meet-up just to see if there was a spark. What happened instead was something we both felt right away — an instant ease, natural connection, and a shared curiosity that turned a simple coffee into hours of conversation and laughter. That first meeting quickly led to more: dinners, weekend plans, long walks, and those sweet early moments when you’re getting to know someone and discovering just how much your worlds align. As we spent more time together, something became undeniably clear — we didn’t just like each other. We felt at home with one another. At the time, Michael was already part of a little duo — he and his dog, Teddy. Stephanie was welcomed into the pack with a wagging tail and open paws. Teddy, of course, approved immediately (though he still likes to be the center of attention). And just like that, we became a family of three. Our relationship grew from a foundation of fun, love, and shared values. We cook for each other (and with each other), play board games that sometimes get a little competitive, binge new shows, build puzzles on slow Sundays, and make time to be with the people who matter most to us. Our lives became beautifully intertwined — not in grand, sweeping gestures, but in all the small, everyday ways that create a life together. Of course, there were big moments too. And one of the biggest came on a stunning Sunday — June 8th — at the top of Aspen Mountain. Surrounded by breathtaking views, crisp mountain air, and that peaceful feeling that comes with being exactly where you’re meant to be, Michael proposed. And Stephanie said yes. It was a moment full of joy, happy tears, and a quiet kind of magic — one we’ll hold in our hearts forever. Now we’re planning the celebration of a lifetime, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with all of you — the people who have supported us, loved us, made us laugh, and shaped the people we’ve become. This next chapter means everything to us. And knowing we get to celebrate it with you — whether in person, from afar, or simply in spirit — makes it all the more meaningful. Thank you for being part of our story. We can’t wait to celebrate, dance, laugh, cry (the happy kind), and make new memories together. With all our love, Stephanie & Michael