Our love story began in Philadelphia in 2016. We have a love story because of our friend Molly (Roy) Ballard! Molly became friends with Will when they were in a post-baccalaureate program at the University of Pennsylvania. Soon after, Molly became close friends with Alexis in physical therapy school at Drexel and Molly thought we’d be a great match (plus she was excited to play matchmaker). Molly orchestrated a double date to the Philadelphia Phillies dog night (see pic below) where Alexis and Will hit it off! Will was amused at Alexis’s 5 block radius lifestyle so he enjoyed planning adventures to show her Philadelphia and Alexis enjoyed getting to know both Will, Ozzie and Philadelphia. Alexis and Will lived across Rittenhouse square from one another so you’d often see Alexis carrying all of her kitchen equipment across the square to Will’s apartment to make dinner because she didn’t want to leave Ozzie out (her apt was strictly no pets allowed) and cooking wasn’t Will’s forte. Six years, a few degrees, and a few moves later, Will proposed to Alexis in an intimate celebration at their first home in Colorado on July 4, 2022 with champagne and Ozzie. We decided on Longboat Key Club as our wedding destination after vacationing there and enjoying the cocktails, activities, and relaxing beach atmosphere. We are excited to celebrate with you on 1.28.23!