August 10th 2024 

Jessica and Zach have a long story, but it has been well worth the wait. They met in August of 2014, just a week into the school semester. They spent the next 1.5 years staying up late playing video games and learning that you can never trust Jessica to give directions to the bar bathroom. After Jessica’s graduation in December of 2015 they spent the next 1.5 years apart on many late night phone calls. Zach flourished on the improv stage and wrapped up his degree while Jessica started her first full time job in south Florida. After Zach’s graduation in May of 2017, he packed up his apartment, moved down to Florida, and joined Jessica in her little one bedroom apartment.

 

The next 5 years flew by in Florida, where they met incredible people and had the opportunity to enjoy a lot of sunshine. They enjoyed spending weekends hosting game nights with their friends both near and far, and visiting parents on the west coast of Florida. Between Jessica studying to become a professional Engineer, Zach going on work trips every month, and a global pandemic there never was a great time for a wedding. 

 

The final straw was when their rent in Florida went through the roof for the third time, and the decision was made to make their 4th move together back to Missouri. They always planned to move back to the Midwest in order to enjoy the seasons again, but also so they could be more centralized to family and friends. In a very quick turn of events, Jessica and Zach both found new jobs, rented a house, and In May of 2022 the pair were Missouri residents.

 

All excuses finally used up, Zach finally proposed in October of 2022. He flew across the country and crashed a girls trip in Napa, with a ton of help from their close friends. The first words out of Jessica’s mouth when he got down on one knee were “You’re not supposed to be here”, but she was happy he was there, and said “Yes!” of course. Since then, they’ve purchased their first home and are extremely excited to stop moving every year or two and finally settle in.  

 

Their story started in August of 2014 but after 10 years, they are starting a new chapter in August of 2024.