Ten years ago, Cupid (OKCupid, to be exact) set the two of us on this beautiful journey. A mutual love of hand washing sparked a connection, which bubbled into our first true loves. You see, what began with silly chats quickly led to a movie night in the city that we both love and call home, San Francisco. A mix-up at the theater placed us firmly at the edge of the screen, a perfect spot for some flirty cuddles and the start of a date we both didn’t want to end.

 

It felt natural immediately. Simple things like conversation came easily -- we could talk for hours -- but more telling was that we proudly wanted to introduce one another to our tribes. Our positive momentum and excitement was the impetus for both of us to come out to our families (and friends at home, in Justin's case). We began making plans well into the future, impossible to imagine it without being by each other's side. Through it all, we continued to find plenty of shared interests: great food, great friends, culture, and - of course - travel.

 

Both slightly (er, very) competitive by nature. Albert takes full credit for Justin's immeasurable love of sushi, need to fly extremely comfortable in a minimum Business Class Suite, and planting roots in the world's best city, San Francisco. Justin, on the other hand, will take credit for teaching Albert where Pittsburgh is, the joy of going all out on Christmas decor, and how to slow down, watch TV, and enjoy a cookie or two.

 

Months later, we were exploring the world together, starting with a work trip to Dublin with Justin. Fast forward, to date, we’ve visited 30 countries, and we’re not close to being done. Travel is a special part of our relationship and it's Albert's dream to travel with friends. We visited Como together on our first trip to Italy as a couple. As soon as we set foot on the shore of the lake, we said to one another, “Wouldn't it be amazing to get married in this beautiful place one day?” That day is finally here!

 

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate the rest of our lives than bringing together the people we love most through a shared travel experience we hope you’ll never forget.

 

While the app that brought us together has fizzled, our love for each other has not, and we are so excited to celebrate this milestone - our wedding - with our closest friends and family.