Our Love Story
Let's be completely honest here: this is not the traditional tale of love at first sight. What you would expect to be a series of flirtations and compliments turned out to be a more confrontational first encounter, which took place on the basement stairs of Tasty Burger in Cambridge. Aaron was being his usual self, cantankerous but energetic. Kristen countered his behavior by pushing every button imaginable, trying everything from offering to play ukulele in his metal band to just plain making fun of him. Somehow, despite all of this, their first date was scheduled for a week later. Aaron of course forgot that it was Valentine's Day, and desperately tried to plan a last minute romantic dinner. Everything almost worked out, except for the fact that he was a bachelor and hadn't cooked in three weeks, during which time the gas to his apartment was shut off. Sheepishly, he texted Kristen and asked what she wanted for dinner... from the Italian restaurant next door. The pasta was both very late and very greasy, but the date was a success-- 5 years later, they are still together and looking forward their wedding in August.
Kristen Pechtol
Bride
Kristen is a speech-language therapist at a preschool in the Bronx. In her free time, she enjoys playing intramural sports, exploring the city with Aaron, and attempting to lure our cat over for pets (even though the cat kind of hates them).
Aaron Montecalvo
Groom
Aaron is a software developer for a financial data company in the city. He is passionate about his many hobbies, including playing music, leatherworking, programming video games, and riding his bike. He has a great tush.
