Tony and Sophie met in 2008 when Sophie moved back to California after college. They got to know each other mostly over drinks at McNally’s Irish Pub. Eventually they decided to go on a date. From there things escalated to late nights binge watching their favorite TV shows, hiking, and cooking together. Things got serious when Tony started trying to win over Sophie’s dog, Emmett. It took a few years, but Emmett eventually gave his approval. In the fall of 2018 the three of them packed up and moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, a place neither Sophie nor Tony had ever been. Despite some unexpected housing and winter weather challenges, and the beginning of the pandemic complicating things, Sophie completed her masters of science in nursing at Xavier University and got a fantastic job working in the NICU at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. In June of 2021 Sophie and Tony took a long overdue vacation to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where Tony proposed on the beach. While Sophie was working her dream job, they both were eager to move back to the west coast. Eventually the right opportunity presented itself and in September 2021 they packed up their life and moved west, settling in Ashland, Oregon. They are so happy to be back on the west coast and love being able to see family and friends on a much more regular basis. We are so excited to see everyone in August and cannot wait to share our special day with you all!