Spencer and Meikko’s love story began like something out of a fairytale—unexpected, magical, and undeniable.

It was a late summer evening in Downtown Berkeley. Spencer wanted Meikko to feel welcome at their workplace, and so he asked her out for drinks after work. He didn’t have romantic intentions when he invited her out, but they ended up hitting it off so well that he asked her to extend the evening with a late night walk around the lake.

Neither of them wanted the night to end. The more they talked and got to know each other, the more that something clicked inside the both of them. They felt an irresistible pull, like the universe itself had set their meeting in motion. So instead of ending the night and parting ways at the lake, Spencer invited Meikko back to his house to extend their time together just a little more.

They stayed up late into the night talking, laughing, and sharing stories. And somewhere in between dancing to music videos and laughing at each other’s corny jokes, they found in each other something they hadn’t even known they were searching for.

From that moment on, they have been inseparable and life has become a series of adventures for the couple. Together, Spencer and Meikko have traveled the world, each new destination adding another layer to the love they share. They’ve wandered through the bustling streets of Paris, swam in the crystal blue waters of the Mediterranean, and marveled at the sunset from the quiet beaches of Mexico.

And with every step they have taken together, their love has only grown stronger. From the home they’ve bought together, to adopting their wonderful dog Cho, all the way to the completion of Spencer’s Master’s degree, and Meikko publishing her first novel. Through any and everything, they have proven to be the perfect match for one another, and continue to thrive underneath a love that feels larger than life.

Now, they stand on the brink of another great adventure: marriage. Last January, Spencer proposed in the most romantic way possible—against the backdrop of sunrise, on a windy mountain top, with a surprise photographer to capture the day for eternity. Meikko said yes without hesitation, knowing deep down that she had found her forever in him.

Their wedding is set to take place in France, the country where they whispered about forever while kissing and sipping wine underneath the Eiffel Tower. It will be a small, intimate ceremony, surrounded by their closest friends and family, in a picturesque vineyard in the Bordeaux wine region. As the day gets closer, Spencer and Meikko find themselves both excited and calm. They know that while the wedding will be beautiful, the real magic is in the life they have already committed to building together.