We're Getting Married!

When we bought our sailboat, we knew its name had to reflect the way we move through life together. We both love the sun and the water, and we believe our souls are most at home where light settles gently on the sea. Sol means sun in Spanish, so 2 Sols felt inevitable. From that came our wedding theme, 2 Sols, 1 Love, two souls choosing one shared horizon. We met online during a tender season of life, when Jamie (A) was in Florida spending time with her dad after the loss of her mom. Not long after, Jamie (M) had just returned from a weekend of camping and fishing, and Jamie (A) was watching the sunset from a rooftop bar with friends. On a Sunday night, Jamie (A) sent a text asking if he wanted to meet. Jamie (M) said yes. Anyone who knows him understands what that means. Sundays are usually reserved for winding down and preparing for the week ahead, while Jamie (A) has always tried to squeeze every last moment out of the weekend. So he really must have wanted to meet. We met that night in a bar, and the conversation flowed as easily as the tide. Somewhere between stories and laughter, Jamie (A) asked if Jamie (M) planned on staying in Florida forever, already knowing that wasn’t part of her long-term vision. Without hesitation, Jamie (M) shared his dream of either retiring in Costa Rica or buying a sailboat and sailing the world. In that moment, something quietly clicked. A second date felt inevitable. Early on, long before marriage crossed our minds, Jamie (A) told Jamie (M) she was going to move to Maui, or he could choose for them to build a life together and move in, effectively ending his dreams of being an independent bachelor forever. He chose us. She then happily claimed the closet, the bathroom, and the garage parking space. We were drawn to each other’s minds, depth, and the way we see the world. It didn’t take long for us to know that what we felt was love. Before traveling together to Philadelphia for his cousin’s wedding, Jamie (M) spoke the words that had already been living between us and told Jamie (A) he loved her. In more than five years together, we’ve never had a fight or disagreement. We move through life in alignment, grounded in respect, shared values, and an easy understanding of one another. Living aboard a 41-foot sailboat isn’t for everyone, but for us it has been a gift. In a small space that asks for patience and teamwork, dreaming, building, and planning a life at sea has only drawn us closer. Neither of us felt an urgency to marry. We already knew we would always choose each other. What we wanted was to honor that choice and share our commitment with the people we love most. With Jamie (A) having lived in California for 17 years, we knew that when we married, California would feel like a great choice, since no matter where we chose, people would need to travel, so why not travel to where the sun meets the sea, the mountains touch the sky, and the vibes are exactly what we were going for. We are deeply grateful to everyone who can join us, and we hold close those who cannot. As we begin this next chapter as husband and wife and continue our journey by wind, current, and sail, know that you are with us in heart and spirit. Two Sols. One Love. One Beautiful Adventure.