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Sarah & Ian

2.15.2027 • Mesa, Arizona
121 Days To Go!

Sarah & Ian

2.15.2027 • Mesa, Arizona
121 Days To Go!

To Our Friends and Family

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We're so excited to welcome you to the celebration of our love. Along with our wedding, we'll be celebrating ten years together in 2027.

In late 2016 we were introduced by our mutual friend - the best man, Tom. We had an instant connection and knew we were in for something special. Ian caught Sarah's eye and she gently nudged Tom towards being match maker. Ian summoned up the courage to ask Sarah out to see Star Wars and eat Cornish Pasties for their first date later that week. He turned on the charm and wooed Sarah so well that he was able to land a second date only four short months later. It's hard to believe we were only 22 year sold then; time really flies.

We've been all over the country together and traveled internationally on planes, trains (our favorite), ships, cars, and foot. We are waiting with anxious breath to finally visit Europe together after the wedding.

In 2019, Sarah embarked on a long mission to serve in AmeriCorps NCCC, ultimately ending up in Hawaii with her group. Ian held down the fort at home with her beloved cat, Lilly. We Facetimed every week while Ian was working through the process of purchasing our first home, and Sarah was working hard renovating the Boys and Girls Clubs of Maui, organizing charity donations in Los Angeles, and generally living her best life.

Fast forward through the craziness of the pandemic, our homesteading phase, and a couple of international trips, and we land in 2025. Ian picked up Noodle, the newest member of our little family and constant reminder that the kibble bowl is empty. We love hanging out at home Friday evenings and watching the first twenty minutes of Great British Baking Show before Sarah falls asleep (we've seen season 11 twice).

Also in late 2025 we decided it was time to get the government involved, and we were engaged on February 11th, 2026. Sarah knew it was coming but Ian managed to keep the details a surprise. We flew to New York City for a Valentine's weekend and managed to dodge a couple of blizzards along the way.

We've grown so much since 2017, tackling all the ups and downs of life together. Many of you have been there with us through those times. At this big milestone, we thought there was no better way to celebrate ten years than to bring our friends and family together for a big party. We can't wait to see you all at our wedding and join us while we embark on the next decade (and many more) together.

One of our first photos together as a couple. Took the Grand Canyon Railway to visit the Grand Canyon for the first time.

August 27, 2017

One of our first photos together as a couple. Took the Grand Canyon Railway to visit the Grand Canyon for the first time.
The first time Sarah met Ian's mom Trish. Dinner at Lucille's BBQ.

September 04, 2017

The first time Sarah met Ian's mom Trish. Dinner at Lucille's BBQ.
First of several winning couples costumes. It's not a phase!

October 28, 2017

First of several winning couples costumes. It's not a phase!
Patio bar with good beer? Yes please.

November 06, 2017

Patio bar with good beer? Yes please.
The first time Ian sent flowers to Sarah's work office. Not the last!

November 13, 2017

The first time Ian sent flowers to Sarah's work office. Not the last!
Hiking near the Mogollon Rim, snow still crunching on the ground.

March 03, 2018

Hiking near the Mogollon Rim, snow still crunching on the ground.
Choo choo! All aboard the Verde River Valley Express!

September 01, 2018

Choo choo! All aboard the Verde River Valley Express!
Second anniversary down, many more to go.

May 10, 2019

Second anniversary down, many more to go.
First time on a yacht, sailing around San Diego Bay. Thanks, Cisco Live.

June 11, 2019

First time on a yacht, sailing around San Diego Bay. Thanks, Cisco Live.
Picking food from the garden to cook for our third anniversary dinner, quarantine style.

May 10, 2020

Picking food from the garden to cook for our third anniversary dinner, quarantine style.
Hiked around Carnero Lake. This is a special area we come back to again and again for camping.

July 05, 2020

Hiked around Carnero Lake. This is a special area we come back to again and again for camping.
First holiday season in our first house!

December 25, 2020

First holiday season in our first house!
Our first professional photos for our fourth anniversary.

April 26, 2021

Our first professional photos for our fourth anniversary.
Ian's first time in Washington D.C.!

October 02, 2021

Ian's first time in Washington D.C.!
Luray Caverns in Virginia. Welcome to the south...very south.

October 08, 2021

Luray Caverns in Virginia. Welcome to the south...very south.
Just two salt-of-the-Earth folks on vacation! (We won Best Couples Costume)

October 30, 2021

Just two salt-of-the-Earth folks on vacation! (We won Best Couples Costume)
Setting up the homestead. We loved growing our own food.

November 20, 2021

Setting up the homestead. We loved growing our own food.
Valentine's Day at our favorite restaurant. Still one of the best meals we've ever had.

February 14, 2022

Valentine's Day at our favorite restaurant. Still one of the best meals we've ever had.
Our fifth anniversary. Fancy date night? Yes please!

May 10, 2022

Our fifth anniversary. Fancy date night? Yes please!
A visit to the Buchart Gardens in Victoria, British Columbia. Absolutely stunning!

May 22, 2022

A visit to the Buchart Gardens in Victoria, British Columbia. Absolutely stunning!
Our precious girl Lilly, just a bit silly.

July 09, 2022

Our precious girl Lilly, just a bit silly.
Welcome to Rio de Janeiro and Copacabana beach!

August 04, 2023

Welcome to Rio de Janeiro and Copacabana beach!
Mendenhall Glacier. Our first time in Alaska.

October 03, 2023

Mendenhall Glacier. Our first time in Alaska.
Our sixth Valentine's together.

February 14, 2024

Our sixth Valentine's together.
First live podcast show together. Pod Save America was pretty good.

September 07, 2024

First live podcast show together. Pod Save America was pretty good.
Our first camping trip in a few years.

September 15, 2025

Our first camping trip in a few years.
Noodle was new to our home and coming out of her shell.

October 03, 2025

Noodle was new to our home and coming out of her shell.
The family is all here!

November 02, 2025

The family is all here!
One of the best moments of our lives.

February 11, 2026

One of the best moments of our lives.
Celebrating our engagement and Valentine's Day in NYC.

February 14, 2026

Celebrating our engagement and Valentine's Day in NYC.
No engagement photo shoot is complete without something fun and whimsical.

August 01, 2026

No engagement photo shoot is complete without something fun and whimsical.