Our Story

We first met on the 50-yard line of Neyland Stadium during Torch Night, an orientation tradition at the University of Tennessee. It was the first few days of our freshman year of undergrad, and if it were not for that night, our paths may never have crossed. There is so little overlap between our fields, even our classes are held on the far sides of campus! Regardless, we became fast friends, bonding over our shared love of video games, food, and the outdoors. As our friendship blossomed, so too did our feelings for each other, and in November of 2021, Tyler asked Alex out.

Four years, two cats, and two college degrees later, we've experienced so much together. We've traveled from the rainforest of Costa Rica to the tundra of Alaska all while building a home together, finishing our degrees, and taking the first tentative steps out into our respective careers.

Navigating our differences in career paths, backgrounds, interests, and overall approaches to life has been both challenging and deeply rewarding. We constantly encourage each other to step outside our comfort zones, to learn new perspectives, and try new things. We've pushed each other to become more and more well-rounded as individuals, and, in turn, this has strengthened us as a partnership.

In December 2024, we made the decision to solidify our commitment to each other and were engaged. Now, as we plan for the next chapter of our lives, we're so excited to celebrate with all the people who have supported us along the way. Thank you for being a part of our story and for joining us to celebrate its future!