FAQs

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Do you have a gift registry?

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Thank you so much for asking! The answer is yes! We finally got around to compiling our list of cool things we’d love to have. All our registry items can be found on this website. We have gifts starting at 10 dollars and maxing out at 700 dollars, so there are plenty of options to choose from, including the option to pool resources and go in on a group gift. And while the real present truly is your presence in our lives and the wonderful memories we share, gifts both large and small act as talismans of love, reminding us of you every time we enjoy that beautiful thing you gave us.

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Will there be a party?

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We’ve planned a romantic and low-key weekend wedding celebration in Eugene, Oregon about one month before our one year wedding anniversary. It’s a tiny family affair, but that’s just how we roll. We think the words “intimate” and “organic” best describe our approach to our wedding, and our life together as a married couple. Anyhow, we’re looking forward to spending time with family this October. Visits are too few and far between. We cherish the time we do get to spend together and are grateful for modern technology which keeps us in touch long distance.

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What's next?

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Sophie’s dad has gifted us with a honeymoon in Hawaii. We’ll be on our honeymoon during our one year anniversary, in fact. That may seem very weird to some, but we think it’s kind of exciting to draw out the celebration over time rather than having to force things to happen all at once. Traditional weddings are exciting and dramatic, but also notoriously stressful. By allowing things to happen in a more slow and natural way, we are better able to fully enjoy the magic of getting married and celebrating our love.

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Any regrets?

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No way! Okay, we do hope we didn't disappoint people by eloping instead of throwing a big wedding, but honestly, we had to do what was best for us. We don't make choices lightly. We're intense, sensitive, and idealistic. Maybe we did a few things unconventionally. We're just glad we didn't let our perfectionism get in the way of doing what we really wanted to do. We're getting bolder as we're getting older. Hopefully, we'll have many more fun surprises to share with you in the future.

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How would you describe your relationship?

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We’re not particularly active on social media, but if we did have a hashtag, it would be #bettertogetherforever. “Better together forever” best describes who we are as a couple, as well as who we intend to be. The better together part is a given. It’s a natural outcome of loving and being loved. Love makes us bold. We face our deepest fears and go for our highest dreams. We practice radical acceptance, but never fail to give up on our shared vision. It’s hard work a lot of the time, but we honestly cannot think of anything more rewarding than being repeatedly transformed by the power of love. Better together FOREVER is a choice. We committ to going the distance with each other, not just by hanging in there when we need to, but also by keeping things fun and fresh, which includes a willingness to get out of our comfort zones. We’re both romantic and practical, but best of all, we are perennially curious. Curiosity is the secret ingredient in this love feast and it truly is delicious!