Colin and Sadie’s love story began at The Purple Pig in Chicago, where their paths first crossed while Sadie worked as a hostess and Colin as a barback. Over the course of a year, they shared playful banter and flirted back and forth between shifts, creating a natural connection built on shared laughter and an undeniable spark. When Sadie’s time at the restaurant came to an end, she took a chance and made the first move, asking Colin out during her last week. That bold decision led to something beautiful—by May 2017, they were officially a couple. Their relationship has been filled with shared passions for food, travel, and adventure—including unforgettable trips to Japan. In 2023, they made the leap to New York City, bringing along their beloved dog, Charlie, and cat, Totoro, ready to start the next exciting chapter of their lives together.

On May 18, 2024, Colin proposed to Sadie in the stunning landscape of Yakushima, Japan. As the sun set over Inakahama Beach, he read her a heartfelt poem he had written just for the moment. With the ocean behind them, he got down on one knee—and through happy tears, Sadie said yes.