We were introduced by a mutual friend. Although we both grew up in Milwaukee, we’d never met until that evening. Shawn was living in Chicago and Johan in Milwaukee. Sparks flew and we began dating immediately after we met. Over the next few months, we took any and every opportunity to talk and see each other. Johan spent quite a bit of time on the road, by car or train, traveling to Chicago. We shopped, travelled and attended multiple theater events, just to see each other. Going to new and different restaurants also became a regular event for us. One restaurant, Eleven City Diner, is where we had our first date and is also where we’ve celebrated multiple anniversaries over the years. Very quickly, we realized that we had something special and within a year, Johan moved to Chicago and the rest, as they say, is history. Our unity ceremony falls almost four months after our 13th anniversary as a couple. Lucky numbed 13!! We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate the next step in our life-long journey with each of you. We’re truly honored you are participating in our special day.