the journal

Elisa and Josh first crossed paths during the winter of 2016 while attending Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York. At the time, Josh was a first-semester freshman returning from a fall study-abroad program in London, while Elisa was a sophomore and an active member of the Skidmore Dynamics, the school’s co-ed a cappella group. […]

Chelsey and Billy met in 2015 when, on a whim, they both decided to try a dating app to meet new people. They matched and instantly clicked. Billy asked for Chelsey’s number right away, but Chelsey kept the conversation going online before finally agreeing to their first date. True to the kind and thoughtful nature […]

Valerie and Jackson met at the University of Pittsburgh through a mutual friend. While sparks didn’t fly during that first meeting, a few months later, their last Panthers football game as students was the setting for them hitting it off. Now over six years later, after time together enjoying their mutual love for cozy bookstores […]

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 […]

Jack and Amy’s wedding at Belle Mer in Newport, Rhode Island, was the perfect mix of coastal elegance and laid back fun. The couple chose the sleek, modern venue for its panoramic ocean views and classic New England feel—a setting that matched their style and accommodated the lively celebration they envisioned. Jack and Amy grew […]

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 […]