We met the way all great love stories begin… at a bar. I (the bride) was watching friends play volleyball and generously handed out vodka shots. I turned around, saw him standing there, and asked, “Want one?” He said yes—and claims that was the moment he knew. I, however, don’t remember it at all. Classic.

At the time, he thought I was hot and wanted to shoot his shot. I wasn’t exactly interested—but life’s funny like that. We kept bumping into each other at bars, started talking more, and eventually became friends. Then best friends. Then he got a girlfriend (still not me), and we kept being friends. Weird, right?

After that relationship ended, things changed. We said we were just friends with benefits—but the universe (and a little jealousy) had other plans. Turns out we actually liked each other. Like, really liked each other.

What won me over? His hilarious personality, ridiculously kind soul, and the fact that he’s the most patient human on earth. Truly. I tested it.

Then came Mexico. We were on vacation, posing for a silly Titanic-style photo on a platform. As I turned around to kiss him (very committed to the moment), he was down on one knee. I was completely caught off guard, started crying, and—after a dramatic pause—said yes.

Now here we are, getting married. Who would’ve thought a vodka shot and some jealousy would lead to forever?

We are currently still working on our registry. The most important gift you could bring is you, but if you choose you want to give us a gift to help us on our way, a monetary gift towards our future home would really make our day!