Our wedding is a celebration of more than 10 years, 5 countries, and 4 degrees. Follow our story from 2016 to today as we get ready to celebrate the most important relationship in our lives and an enduring and stubborn love.

A sunlit Italian villa courtyard framed by blooming jasmine and rustic terracotta pots.
A sunlit Italian villa courtyard framed by blooming jasmine and rustic terracotta pots.

Our Story

A vintage map of the Italian countryside with a delicate cream ribbon marking the wedding location.
A vintage map of the Italian countryside with a delicate cream ribbon marking the wedding location.

Alizé arrives in Scottsdale, AZ, USA for her exchange year at Horizon High Highschool. She lives with the Broadway family and meets Evan for the first time through Jackson.

August 2016 - Scottsdale, AZ, USA

December 3 2016 - Scottsdale, AZ, USA

Evan and Ali share their first kiss and begin to date in secret.

A sunlit Italian villa courtyard framed by blooming jasmine and rustic terracotta pots.
A sunlit Italian villa courtyard framed by blooming jasmine and rustic terracotta pots.

May 2016 - Scottsdale, AZ, USA

The "promposal" and prom night

A vintage map of the Italian countryside with a delicate cream ribbon marking the wedding location.
A vintage map of the Italian countryside with a delicate cream ribbon marking the wedding location.
Elegant black decorative scroll flourish divider with swirling filigree accents on a white background.
Elegant black decorative scroll flourish divider with swirling filigree accents on a white background.
Elegant black decorative scroll flourish divider with swirling filigree accents on a white background.
Elegant black decorative scroll flourish divider with swirling filigree accents on a white background.

June 2027 - Scottsdale, AZ, USA

Ali finishes her exchange year and returns to Italy

A sunlit Italian villa courtyard framed by blooming jasmine and rustic terracotta pots.
A sunlit Italian villa courtyard framed by blooming jasmine and rustic terracotta pots.

August 2017 - Paris, France

Our first reunion after Ali left the US. Evan and friends travelled Europe after graduating high school, and part of the trip included a stop in Paris where Ali was doing an internship. The trip also included a leg in Milan where Evan first me Ali's family.

2017 to 2021 - Tempe, AZ and Milan, IT

Evan pursued a BSE in Aerospace Engineering (Aeronautics) at Arizona State University while Ali pursued a BS in International Economics and Management at Bocconi University. All the while we maintained a long distance relationship for four years with help of Snapchat and FaceTime.

A sun-drenched Italian villa courtyard framed by olive trees and blooming hydrangeas under a soft creme sky.
A sun-drenched Italian villa courtyard framed by olive trees and blooming hydrangeas under a soft creme sky.

Moments

Snapshots from Alize and Evan's journey to 'I do'.

A vintage bicycle leaning against a cream-colored villa wall, adorned with fresh lavender bouquets.
A vintage bicycle leaning against a cream-colored villa wall, adorned with fresh lavender bouquets.