Our Story

We had the benefit of knowing each other for over three years before we started dating. We actually met on our first day of school at Boston University, during the commencement afterparty. I (Cole) was in the middle of what was a rather long line for the hot dog cart, and Hannah, who probably spotted an easy mark, walked up and asked if I wanted to be friends, i.e., let her cut the line with me. Luckily for me, I said yes. We aren’t quite sure what made the difference in us moving from friends to romantic partners at the end of our time at BU, but since the end of undergrad, we have been lucky enough to grow and live together, moving apartments and cities. Having known and loved each other in these different phases of our lives, we are very excited for the next one.

The Engagement

The most important thing to Hannah is family and friends, so when we were talking about getting engaged, Hannah made it clear in no uncertain terms that what would make the moment special was having her family and best friends around to celebrate the next step in our lives together. Hannah is also a master of planning parties for others, including surprise parties, so I thought it was fitting that after I proposed, I would have a surprise party planned for her, the person who gives so much for others. Two things I didn’t count on were (1) rain the night of the proposal, which meant I proposed in our apartment, and (2) Hannah deciding after I proposed that she could get us into a better restaurant than the one all our friends and family were waiting at. Luckily, she didn’t put up too much of a fight, and the surprise and party portions of the night went off without a hitch!

The Wedding Day

If you know Hannah, you know she makes friends everywhere. While I am less likely to stay in touch with someone I met on a plane or at the dentist’s office, we both count our friends among the most significant sources of joy and meaning in life. Additionally, we both count ourselves lucky to be part of big families that have formed through a combination of birth, marriage, and remarriage. If this wedding is anything, it’s an opportunity to celebrate our relationship and future together with as many of these people as we can fit in one room. However each of you came into our lives, we wouldn’t be the same without you. We cannot wait to celebrate with you. Thank you for coming!