A very unexpected love story
Jessica
registered nurse, mom of Lily & Amelia, new-onset Taylor Swift fan (it’s serious)
Marcel
software engineer, pretzel bun baker, orange cat magnet
It's September 2023.
Jessica had just started a nurse practitioner program and was embracing life as a single cat lady. She hadn't been on Tinder in over two years.
Marcel was getting divorced, just starting to date, and about to move into his bachelor pad downtown.
Jessica downloads Tinder on a whim. They match because of Marcel's "Sorry, I can't, I have plans with my cat" shirt and his offer of fresh pretzel buns. They meet for a drink and talk about how neither is looking for anything serious. Jessica leaves to go to a work party. Marcel leaves to go on another date with someone else.
But then...
Seven-hour baby goat date • Costco parking lot kiss • The Pearl District • Covid quarantine • Winemakers' cooking class • A depressing Irish play • Public transit • Rooftop chicken nuggets and Costco sangria • Boyfriend bread • Durry at the Aladdin • Kitten field trips • Chocolate mousse • Meeting friends • Meeting kids • Oregon Distilled • The Mountain Goats • Monday pool matches • Monterey • Montreal • Nantucket • Fenway • Birthday Possum • Special occasion boy • Mendo Grove • Wisconsin (lake vibes) • The Eras Tour• Kaua'i...family of four
The love we have for each other and the supportive relationship we’ve built together is truly beyond words, and so much more than either of us ever believed to be possible. We are so excited to celebrate our commitment to each other surrounded by our family and friends this October!
