Our story began senior year of college, when we met through a mutual friend. Over time, our friendship grew into something more. We officially started dating in 2023, and that same year, we moved into the house Jesse had bought. Soon after, we fostered two dogs, and one—Apollo—stole our hearts and never left (though he did leave a few holes in the walls). When we weren’t keeping Apollo out of trouble, we were cheering at O’s games, attending trivia nights, traveling, taking long walks, or feuding over football. In October 2025, Jesse proposed at a winery, having Rachel pose for pictures before she turned around to find him on one knee—and of course, she said yes! One year later, we get to say "I do" and continue this adventure together, filled with love, laughter, and a little chaos. Thank you for being part of our journey—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!