What started as a friendship slowly grew into something more. Over time, we discovered how much we had in common and just how naturally we fit together. What began as a summer fling soon blossomed into a relationship built on trust, laughter, and countless shared adventures.

The story began with a trip to Italy. When Vinson, a F1 fan, realized the Monza Grand Prix fell right around his birthday, he suggested celebrating there—and Karen was instantly on board. The very first thing they booked wasn’t flights or hotels, but the race tickets. They planned the rest of the trip around it, and to Karen it all felt spontaneous… though in reality, it was part of Vinson’s much bigger plan.

Years earlier, Vinson had learned that Italy was always at the top of Karen’s bucket list. From that moment, he knew it would be the place he’d propose when the time was right. So when the F1 opportunity came up, he saw his perfect chance. Vinson let Karen take the reins of planning—something she loves—so she suspected nothing. And as “luck” would have it, one of the most romantic places in Italy, Lake Como, just happened to be only 40 minutes from Monza.

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After the race, Vinson whisked Karen away to Lake Como for a sunset boat tour. As the sky glowed and the water shimmered, he asked the question he had been planning and of course-​

she said yes.

At Thanksgiving 2024, we welcomed a new member into our little family—our miniature dachshund, Potato. From the start, he’s been the star of the show, stealing hearts with his long ears, goofy personality, and endless cuddles.

We feel so grateful to have found each other

and even more grateful to celebrate with you. Our wedding is a chance to honor the love we’ve built, the memories we’ve shared, and the family and friends who’ve walked this journey with us. Let’s raise a glass to love, laughter, and everything ahead.