Who we are
After 6 years together, we've concluded that marriage is the logical next step. We're both too stubborn to walk away and too fond of each other to want to - and we call that true love. As you will learn, we're excellent at making life-altering decisions after minimal deliberation and maximum wine consumption. Here is a brief history of us for those we miss the most:
Sam:
Through the infamous Tinder, in the knee deep high pile of people looking for a chance at love, I eventually swiped right on Jacob. It didn’t take long to find out that not only was Jacob from the suburbs of Chicago, but he was equally as opinionated and stubborn as I.
Jacob:
We met in 2019 and we bonded right away with an inside joke referencing College of Dupage (College of Dreams) - as we discovered that we grew up in the same area. We exchanged crude jokes, and Sam’s proficiency in four languages (English, Mandarin, Sarcasm and Profanity) quickly made me swoon.
Sam:
Our first date consisted of ice skating where he revealed his Ice Princess skills on me, so I kindly returned the favor by drowning him in books and knowledge of Chinese Communist Propaganda campaigns. Immovable object met unstoppable force, and we continue to argue to this day about who is who.
Jacob:
Our first date, I took her to possibly the worst restaurant in town as a vibe check, where the clientele is so bad you have to pay right after ordering. We drove off in my old rusty car which leaked coolant profusely and went ice skating, largely because I am great on skates and Sam came off extremely cocky. We went back to her place, and Sam read to me from Mao’s Little Red Book. You can imagine the profoundly confused faces of friends hearing this story the day after.
Jacob:
Many who know us well know that I am an avid home cook, and am also significantly prone to overcomplicating things. I would prove this by spending nearly 4 hours cooking sausage and potatoes on the second date, which was a feat she never thought possible - not to mention the profound mess I made. Over time, regardless of the legitimate merit we have as a couple, I firmly believe we do well together because I regularly feed her - keeping her sedate.
Sam:
His cooking, perhaps, is the skill that sealed the deal. Jacob knew what he was dealing with and found his way to my heart through my stomach. While I am not the best with words, I think it’s fair to say I have learned a lot about love through Jacob. I have not only enjoyed the immense pleasure of seeing him engage in his passions, but listening to his ideas of design and art has truly opened up a new world to me. I couldn’t imagine a world without him.
Sam:
In our stubborn ways, we decided to do things a bit backwards. That's why in 2022 when we decided to discuss marriage, I said, “You know, we could get married, or, nothing says ‘I love you’ like getting a mortgage together.” Little did he know, this was not only my best method to trap him until a wedding, but a way to gain space for weaving looms and bunnies. Jacob played his hand well too, by picking out the house while I was halfway across the world in Vietnam. Well played.
Jacob:
Eventually we found a place to call home together, and a new place to make our own poor decisions. Our first house! We have always been very stubborn and candid in the pursuit of our passions - and despite how unwieldy we might be we are always in each others corner, tolerating each others nonsense and being focused on the blessings that we bring each other, No matter what we throw at each other, we are profoundly confident (and smug) about how fantastic our home and lives will become together. We have tested each other time and time again (sometimes for sport), only to multiply our blessings. We hope that not only at the wedding, but in the coming years that we might be a part of your lives too.
