Our story began in college, at the University of Oregon where we first met on move-in day in the Carson dorm hall and quickly became fast friends. After graduation, Sam stayed in Oregon and Jared went back to Connecticut. Despite the challenges of distance, we found ways to stay connected and began dating in 2021. Eventually, we decided to take the next step and Sam moved across the country to live with Jared and his friends in Medford, MA. Soon after, we began house hunting and we currently live in our house in New Hampshire with our dog, Bean. In April 2023, Jared took Sam by surprise by popping the questions in the Boston Public Gardens and the rest is history.