The Annexation
Our Story

Our Story

Our first picture ever

Our first and only official pre-pandemic date

March 11, 2020

Aleks called Annie’s bluff when she told him that she would be down to meet the very same day they started chatting. They met up at Mr. Tipples, a jazz bar, and he graciously offered to walk her home afterwards, which to his surprise was a mere 328 ft. They started their adventure just like any other couple falling in love, through a global pandemic. 


Romantic Roommates

May 7, 2021

Aleks wanted to be Annie’s roommate for some time. After she accepted, they found their first home that checked most of their boxes. It is close to Korean & Japanese stores and most of all, came with a parking spot.


We got engaged!

October 7, 2022

What a day. Aleks planned for months to ask the big question. Even though Annie suspected it for her birthday trip, he was able to convince her that wasn’t the case. So, Annie was legit surprised in the middle of serious touristing. 


Our new family members

November 25, 2022

We’ve been talking about growing our family and we decided it was finally time. We welcomed B-mo (tabby) and Cleo (calico) into our home.


Annie & Aleks’ Celebration! – aka #theannexation

Friday, June 21, 2024

Our wedding celebration will be at the beautiful Casa Dos Penedos in the historic UNESCO town of Sintra, Portugal! (Photo of us at the venue)

Follow our road to the big day on Instagram: @theannexation