Tommy’s mom, Erin, loved to tell the story of how we first met—a true college love story. We were introduced on the first Halloween during our freshman year at the University of Wisconsin. We found ourselves hiding in a closet as the cops shut down a house party. At that moment, we discovered something even more surprising than our shared hiding spot: it was both of our birthdays. And from there, the rest, as they say, is history. Over the next four years, we became inseparable. We spent countless late nights studying together at the College Library and even more late nights at the infamous Kollege Klub. After graduating in 2021, we both made our way to Chicago, where our love story continued. From enjoying street festivals and sushi dates to relaxing by the lake, Chicago quickly became our new home and backdrop for many more memories. In August 2024, we took the next big step and moved into our first apartment together. Soon after, Tommy proposed at the Wausaukee Club—his family's lake house, a place that had already become special to both of us after spending countless summer weekends there. Surrounded by family and friends, Meg said yes! We can’t wait to share this next chapter of our love story with all of you and celebrate in a place that means so much to us.