Picture this: I’m in full-on evening chaos mode—running gear scattered in preparation for a training run, makeup off, glasses on, and fully moisturized, ready for bed. Suddenly, David calls me into his office. I stumble in, feeling more like a feral raccoon than a bride-to-be, and he asks, “Why have you been so cranky lately?”…
On May the 4th, a day celebrated by Star Wars fans around the world, my partner David surprised me with a proposal that left me speechless. Little did I know that this day, known as Star Wars Day, would mark the beginning of our journey towards forever. The ring David presented me with was no…
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…
Long before vows, Laurie loved running trails by night. Headlamp on, world quiet, Tulsa glowing just enough in the distance. She even tried taunting David into joining her—buying him a headlamp and gift-wrapping it in bright pink paper, a not-so-subtle invitation to get him more involved in the trail scene. While converting David into a…
There’s something timeless about a big bowl of spaghetti—especially when it’s made with love and a rich, savory meat sauce. For us, this isn’t just dinner. It’s tradition. It’s comfort. It’s one of our all-time favorite meals. Spaghetti with meat sauce has been my go-to for as long as I can remember. Over the years,…
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 decision to adopt a spouse’s last name—or not—is deeply personal, and certainly not one to take lightly. This is especially true once you’re past 40, when your name isn’t just a name anymore. It’s your career, your accomplishments, your digital presence, your reputation. Changing it can feel like unraveling a web you’ve spent decades…
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…
Pushing Comfort Zones: Our Early Adventures Early in a relationship, it’s easy to convince your partner to try new things. One weekend, I decided to really push David’s comfort zone with a trio of firsts: a weekend camping trip at Lake McMurtry, a trail race, and Indian food from my favorite local fusion spot. Before…
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……
When you start dating after 30 and spend over a decade together, life has a way of intertwining your hearts, homes, and holidays. You build routines, traditions, and a shared existence that feels like second nature. But beyond the joy and laughter, there are also the moments that test your resilience—moments you never expected would…
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…