Saturday May 27, 2023
Denver, CO, USA
725 days 23 hrs 56 mins ago
Story
Evan and Alex met while attending the University of Colorado at Boulder in the business school after they both joined the co-ed business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi. Post graduation, Evan and Alex moved to downtown Denver where they lived as roommates along with a few of their friends. It was while living together, numerous Mexican dishes and margaritas at Benny's Restaurant and sharing a bathroom without killing one another that they realized there might be something more than friendship here. It was only after their magical first date at the family-owned Olive Garden that their suspicions were confirmed - this could be the real thing.
Fast forward a few years of dating (and living separately), meeting family, and traveling the world that Evan and Alex decided to take the next step and moved in to their own place together in Wash Park. This was right at the beginning of the Covid pandemic, which of course meant lots and lots of one on one time, where again their relationship was tested, but passed with flying colors.
The obvious next step, adopting a puppy together. Insert their lab-mix rescue pup, Winston (aka Winnie the Bish). Winnie only further elevated the amount of love in their new home, further confirming the love Evan and Alex (and Winnie) shared for each other.
Then, on November 13, 2021 Evan took Alex on a hike in Evergreen, Colorado. For those who know the full story know how difficult it was to get Alex to agree to go on a hike that day, but Evan held steadfast that they "need to take the pup on one more hike before the snowy season begins." Reluctantly, but thankfully, Alex obliged. From the onset of the hike, Evan, (who recently sustained a nasty hamstring injury ... playing softball #thisis30) started complaining his hamstring was bothering him again when he clutched his leg, let out a "FORK!" (Goodplace fans know what we mean) got down on one knee, only to come up with a ring . Neither recall exactly what was said, but after the shock wore off and Alex realized she wouldn't have to carry Evan down a mountain, she said "yes."
Tidbits
How did you first meet?
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Who made the first move? How?
He made the first move when he texted me on New Years day. A few hours later we had plans for dinner that week.
Who's going to take out the trash?
Whoever happens to be closer to the trash :)
What was your most memorable date?
We spent one of our first dates biking and then kayaking through the sea caves in San Diego. Our guide joked that a few hours in a shared kayak is enough to test any relationship—he was right! But we survived and that adventure remains one of our favorite memories.
What's your favorite activity together?
We love to paddleboard and bike in the park!
Where are you going for your honeymoon?
Anywhere with beautiful beaches!
What's the best meal you have eaten together?
We treated ourselves to a five-course meal in Paris. It was magical.
What's the most memorable trip you have taken together?
Last April we were able to see the Northern Lights in Norway. It was incredible!
We’re on the same page about
What's important to us. And that's spending time with the people we love most. (You all!)
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We're humbled & SO excited to have you join us on our special day, and your presence is truly present enough. However, if you feel so obliged to give a gift, we’re planning a honeymoon to Africa; if you’d like to help us get there by contributing to our honeymoon fund, we’d be grateful!