the journal

Sabrina and David met in the summer of 2020 after being set up on a blind date. Sabrina’s college friend, Megan, was living with David’s sister, Amy—one of David’s triplet siblings—and together they masterminded the introduction, quite successfully. Sabrina and David hit it off on their first date and continued seeing each other. The relationship […]

Kate and Spencer met in 2017 while leading canoe trips for students in the University of Vermont’s Outing Club. A year later, they thru-hiked Vermont’s 273-mile Long Trail together as close friends. One month after finishing the trail, their friendship turned into something more with their first kiss. Seven years later, they gathered their favorite […]

Nate and Harshada’s story began in 2015, when they both started their first jobs at Axtria Inc. in New Jersey. What began as friendly lunches and spirited debates about customer segmentation models soon became the foundation of a close friendship. In 2019, Harshada moved to Hoboken—just two blocks away from Nate’s apartment. Nate helped her […]

Victoria and Brendan first “met” online while they were both back in their hometown, though their lives had crossed paths countless times before. They were two years apart but attended the same school and the same church, and Brendan even played hockey with Victoria’s brother. Later, they both went on to Providence College, where they […]

Rachel and Josh’s wedding was a day filled with family, warmth, and love. From the very start, their joy radiated through every detail. For the ceremony, the beautifully floral draped chuppah by the water and the boardwalk of the ICA provided guests with a sunny and breezy place to witness Rachel and Josh become husband […]

Jennifer and Giovani first met three years ago. Despite their differences in language, culture, and religion, their values intertwined and formed the foundation for their love. For the bride and groom, the most sacred and unforgettable moment of their wedding was receiving the Eucharist during the church ceremony—a moment where they felt God’s presence binding […]

It all began at a cozy Italian restaurant tucked in the heart of Boston’s North End. From the moment Rebecca and Nick met, there was something undeniable between them—almost as if they had known each other in another life. The laughter flowed as easily as the wine, and even those around them couldn’t help but […]

Jenna and Joey met as freshmen in high school and quickly formed a close friendship. Their bond deepened over the years, and after graduating, they began dating just as they headed into college—together. Eight years later, their love story continued to unfold, rooted in shared memories and a loving bond. The beach held a special […]

Maggie and Andrew first met nearly 11 years ago in college, where they were both members of the sailing team. On Maggie’s very first day of practice, she was paired with Andrew in his boat—a match that marked the beginning of a close friendship. After a year of spending time together on the water and […]

Christy and Keith met in Colorado through mutual friends and thus began a friendship that later blossomed. The two were friends for years before they began dating. When Christy moved back home to MA from Colorado, Keith ,who had also grown up in the area, would always reach out when home visiting. In 2018, Keith […]