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Tony & Kate

May 28, 2027 • Toscana, Italy
303 Days To Go!

Tony & Kate

May 28, 2027 • Toscana, Italy
303 Days To Go!

Tony and Kate’s story began with a shared love of food.


Tony first met Kate as his Dietitian through a wellness program at his workplace. During their very first session, there was an immediate connection. Conversation came easily, filled with laughter, jokes, and a natural chemistry that neither of them could ignore.


Over the months that followed, their regular appointments gave them the chance to get to know each other better. By the time Tony’s program ended, it was clear that what had started as professional conversations had grown into something more. They soon began dating and quickly became inseparable.


Like any great love story, theirs faced challenges along the way. There were moments that tested their resolve, but no matter the obstacle, they always found their way back to one another eventually realizing a life apart simply wasn’t an option.


In 2025, Tony proposed to Kate at a breathtaking overlook near Hood River, Oregon. As they began dreaming about their wedding, ideas were tossed around until Tony casually suggested getting married in Italy. The idea captured their hearts, and from that moment on, there was no looking back.


It’s only fitting that a love of food brought them together and that they will celebrate their marriage in one of the world’s great culinary destinations. Surrounded by family, friends, incredible food, and unforgettable memories, they can’t wait to begin the next chapter of their story together.

Our first picture together as a couple! About a month after we started dating we were goofing around in Tony's cubicle trying out our new hats for the then fledgling Softball League (what a disaster that turned out to be for poor Kate's glorious albeit short-lived softball career!).

April 12, 2022

Our first picture together as a couple! About a month after we started dating we were goofing around in Tony's cubicle trying out our new hats for the then fledgling Softball League (what a disaster that turned out to be for poor Kate's glorious albeit short-lived softball career!).
Our first trip together! San Francisco! Kate's first time. Tony introduced Kate to his family. We rode the historic cable car, of course, explored a few museums, toured Alcatraz at night, ate in Sausalito, and strolled through magical Muir Woods.

May 14, 2022

Our first trip together! San Francisco! Kate's first time. Tony introduced Kate to his family. We rode the historic cable car, of course, explored a few museums, toured Alcatraz at night, ate in Sausalito, and strolled through magical Muir Woods.
Benny's first time meeting Tony on a trip to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.

May 21, 2022

Benny's first time meeting Tony on a trip to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.
Celebrating Tony's Birthday at Sierra with some of that "Arkansas" Malbec! (Our server was very confused about what the "AR" on the menu stood for).

June 08, 2022

Celebrating Tony's Birthday at Sierra with some of that "Arkansas" Malbec! (Our server was very confused about what the "AR" on the menu stood for).
Tony sharing memories of his dad at Daniel's Park.

July 10, 2022

Tony sharing memories of his dad at Daniel's Park.
In September 2022, we set off on a 5,000 mile road trip going west California, north to Washington, east to Idaho and then back home in "Francesca" (Tony's little black BMW 2-door coupe)! First, we headed to Monterrey, California by way of Lake Tahoe, north to San Francisco again, then all the way up through Northern California and Oregon to Seattle and Leavenworth, Washington. Last we stopped through Coeur d'Alene, Idaho for a night before driving home.  Our first stop was Lake Tahoe - another first for Kate! Out on our ski-doo on the lake, this picture was moments before Tony rolled the craft dumping them both in the water!

September 08, 2022

In September 2022, we set off on a 5,000 mile road trip going west California, north to Washington, east to Idaho and then back home in "Francesca" (Tony's little black BMW 2-door coupe)! First, we headed to Monterrey, California by way of Lake Tahoe, north to San Francisco again, then all the way up through Northern California and Oregon to Seattle and Leavenworth, Washington. Last we stopped through Coeur d'Alene, Idaho for a night before driving home. Our first stop was Lake Tahoe - another first for Kate! Out on our ski-doo on the lake, this picture was moments before Tony rolled the craft dumping them both in the water!
At Jimmy's Restaurant in Lake Tahoe.

September 08, 2022

At Jimmy's Restaurant in Lake Tahoe.
Dining bayside in Monterey the night before the Laguna Seca Indycar race.

September 09, 2022

Dining bayside in Monterey the night before the Laguna Seca Indycar race.
Tony in his notorious race day bucket hat at Laguna Seca!

September 11, 2022

Tony in his notorious race day bucket hat at Laguna Seca!
We explored Fern Canyon in Northern California. A magical place. Francesca FORDED A RIVER TO GET THERE! It was a big day.

September 13, 2022

We explored Fern Canyon in Northern California. A magical place. Francesca FORDED A RIVER TO GET THERE! It was a big day.
The World Famous Bob's Java Jive in Tacoma, Washington. We had to stop through to enjoy a cold beverage on our way to Seattle!

September 15, 2022

The World Famous Bob's Java Jive in Tacoma, Washington. We had to stop through to enjoy a cold beverage on our way to Seattle!
The Pink Door restaurant in Fisherman's Wharf in Seattle. Hard to find but the food and atmosphere were worth the hunt.

September 16, 2022

The Pink Door restaurant in Fisherman's Wharf in Seattle. Hard to find but the food and atmosphere were worth the hunt.
Harbor Tour of Lake Washington.

September 16, 2022

Harbor Tour of Lake Washington.
Snoqualmie Falls in Washington.

September 22, 2022

Snoqualmie Falls in Washington.
Our very first escape game together! We made it out!

February 25, 2023

Our very first escape game together! We made it out!
Skiing on slush in Beaver Creek!

April 01, 2023

Skiing on slush in Beaver Creek!
Kate's first Cirque de Soleil - Kooza! We loved it!

August 06, 2023

Kate's first Cirque de Soleil - Kooza! We loved it!
Practicing tying a tie for John and Biji's upcoming nuptials.

September 07, 2023

Practicing tying a tie for John and Biji's upcoming nuptials.
Tony gets to meet the whole McPherson clan at John and Biji's wedding in Chicago, Illinois.

September 17, 2023

Tony gets to meet the whole McPherson clan at John and Biji's wedding in Chicago, Illinois.
Posing for silly glamour shots on a summer day in the mountains (Beaver Creek Resort).

September 24, 2023

Posing for silly glamour shots on a summer day in the mountains (Beaver Creek Resort).
Took Benny to Brick Fest Live to see all the Lego creations!

November 18, 2023

Took Benny to Brick Fest Live to see all the Lego creations!
Tony helping Benny set up the perfect skeet shot.

November 19, 2023

Tony helping Benny set up the perfect skeet shot.
Snowing for the Tree Lighting Festival at Beaver Creek!

November 24, 2023

Snowing for the Tree Lighting Festival at Beaver Creek!
Skiing at Vail for NYE 2023!

December 31, 2023

Skiing at Vail for NYE 2023!
Rapids Game for July 4th!

July 04, 2024

Rapids Game for July 4th!
A much needed trip to Kate's Happy Place: Austin, Texas and Kebabalicious. IYKYK.

October 04, 2024

A much needed trip to Kate's Happy Place: Austin, Texas and Kebabalicious. IYKYK.
We had to get some Texas pecan pie and pay our respects to Ms. Pearl!

October 06, 2024

We had to get some Texas pecan pie and pay our respects to Ms. Pearl!
Tony's first time to the Mount Bonnell look out over Lake Austin!

October 06, 2024

Tony's first time to the Mount Bonnell look out over Lake Austin!
Kate was sick with a fever but we still had a small NYE celebration at home.

December 31, 2024

Kate was sick with a fever but we still had a small NYE celebration at home.
The first escape room was not to be the last. We fell in love and they've become something we enjoy together whenever we can. Here we escaped again!

January 20, 2025

The first escape room was not to be the last. We fell in love and they've become something we enjoy together whenever we can. Here we escaped again!
We got engaged! Tony had gone to a training in Hood River, Oregon in February and decided it was so beautiful that it was where he was going to propose. Thankfully, the training had a part 2 set for April, which provided the perfect excuse to have Kate to join him there for the second half.

April 18, 2025

We got engaged! Tony had gone to a training in Hood River, Oregon in February and decided it was so beautiful that it was where he was going to propose. Thankfully, the training had a part 2 set for April, which provided the perfect excuse to have Kate to join him there for the second half.
Shortly after getting engaged, Kate and Tony took their first ever trip to Europe to check out wedding venues!

May 15, 2025

Shortly after getting engaged, Kate and Tony took their first ever trip to Europe to check out wedding venues!
We also did a little sightseeing in between seeing venues. Here we are eating focaccia in the Piazza del Campo in Siena!

May 16, 2025

We also did a little sightseeing in between seeing venues. Here we are eating focaccia in the Piazza del Campo in Siena!
Just before our tour of the Duomo in Siena.

May 16, 2025

Just before our tour of the Duomo in Siena.
The three of us in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on a McPherson Family Trip out west.

June 21, 2025

The three of us in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on a McPherson Family Trip out west.
At Joy and Danny's Vow Renewal!

June 28, 2025

At Joy and Danny's Vow Renewal!
Treehouse Adventure Park in Bailey, Colorado!

September 06, 2025

Treehouse Adventure Park in Bailey, Colorado!
Tony took Kate to see the long-revered BRANDI CARLISLE at Red Rocks Amphitheater!

September 06, 2025

Tony took Kate to see the long-revered BRANDI CARLISLE at Red Rocks Amphitheater!
Took the Leadville Train (at 11,000 feet elevation) to see the beautiful fall colors in the mountains.

October 04, 2025

Took the Leadville Train (at 11,000 feet elevation) to see the beautiful fall colors in the mountains.
Christkindlmarket in Denver!

December 02, 2025

Christkindlmarket in Denver!
Went back to Italy to do some wedding planning and made a whole trip out of it. We did an amazing wine experience in Manarola (Cinque Terre) where we learned about their unusual method for growing and harvesting the Bosco grapes that are unique to this region and essential for truly Ligurian wine.

May 02, 2026

Went back to Italy to do some wedding planning and made a whole trip out of it. We did an amazing wine experience in Manarola (Cinque Terre) where we learned about their unusual method for growing and harvesting the Bosco grapes that are unique to this region and essential for truly Ligurian wine.