We met the old-fashioned way...on Bumble! Our first date was at Barrelhouse Flat (RIP) in Chicago in 2017, where we closed down the bar drinking pickle martinis and bonding over a shared love for video games, travel, and delicious food. I may have mentioned that I love animals, Brent, with all his allergies, wary. But here we are eight years later, engaged, living with our tiny best friend, Mowgli, still playing video games together, eating out at new restaurants, and exploring new places and cultures whenever we can. Why Rome? I studied abroad there during college and fell in love. There are few cities that can compare with the history, romance, beauty, and chaos of Rome. With Brent being from Chicago and myself from Philadelphia, we knew travel would inevitably be involved for many. Beyond that, we want our wedding day to represent a culmination of our shared loves: of travel, culture, delicious foods, and good conversation (made even better by great views!) A destination wedding just felt right and Italy felt perfect. While we know travel, especially international travel, isn't always easy, our family and friends mean so much to us, and have been one of the core foundations of our partnership throughout these years. We hope you will be able to join us to celebrate our love and these things we cherish. For those who can't attend, we completely understand, and want you to know you will still be with us in our hearts that day.