Let’s get one thing out of the way: the idea of guests at our elopement is my idea of hell. Not just “mildly inconvenient” or “a little awkward”—I mean full-on, stress-sweat, please-let-the-ground-swallow-me hell. We’re planning an elopement because we want something quiet, meaningful, and completely ours. That means no crowd, no audience, no one asking…
Picture this: your engagement announcements arrive—beautifully printed, filled with joy, and featuring the two of you wrapped up in sweaters, glowing with excitement. And on that very same day, one of you is unexpectedly let go from work. The timing was surreal. Suddenly, we were staring down a hard choice. Do we hit pause and…
The wait is over—our passports are finally here! We applied together on January 8, 2025, sending in all our documents at the same time. In less than three weeks, Laurie had hers in hand, and a week later, her birth certificate arrived back as well. Meanwhile, David’s passport status had barely moved—it was stuck in…
Have you ever been told that your handwriting resembles that of a homicidal maniac? I have—and I fully admit it’s not my strongest talent. Yet, despite knowing this, I was determined to hand-address every single engagement announcement we sent. The logical first step? Learning hand lettering. I bought books, watched videos, and even practiced for hours……
Today was the day we took a big step toward our elopement dream: applying for our passports! Excitement filled the air as we headed to the post office, but what we thought would be a straightforward process quickly became a comedy of paperwork errors and learning experiences. First, let’s talk about the form. Despite filling…
When it came time to capture our engagement photos, we knew the perfect place: Riverwest Festival Park. This isn’t just any park—it’s where the world-renowned Tulsa Oktoberfest is held each year. For Laurie, this place is deeply special. She’s been involved in Oktoberfest for years, and David has made a tradition of joining her there…
After months of deliberation and narrowing down dozens of options, we’ve made an exciting decision: we’re eloping internationally! The idea of a private, adventurous celebration feels like the perfect way for us to start this new chapter together. As we dive into planning, we’re finding that live streaming the experience internationally may not be as…
Hey everyone! We wanted to take a moment to explain why we decided to set up this website. With our friends and family scattered all over the globe, it’s been hard for many of you to see us together as a couple. We hope this website helps you feel more connected to our journey and…