Welcome to our wedding website! We’re so excited to celebrate our special day with you.

We first met in person at The Mall at Robinson on March 9, 2019, and from that day on, our story began. Over the years, we’ve shared so much laughter, love, and unforgettable moments. After growing together for several years, we got engaged on June 3, 2023, and soon after, we started building our life together in Pittsburgh.

Life hasn’t always been easy. In May 2025, we faced one of our biggest challenges when cancer became part of our journey. Through every step—treatments, long days, and difficult moments—we’ve stayed strong together, supporting each other with love and faith.

Raelene's Chemo 

From the moment we chose each other, we became more than two people—we became a team. A partnership built on trust, laughter, and a bond that keeps growing stronger every day.

Through one of the hardest chapters of our lives, we have stood side by side. From June 2025 to November, and now through this second round of treatment—the long days, the 1-day, 8-day, and 21-day cycles—every step of the way, you have never been alone. Michael, you have been there through it all, holding my hand, lifting my spirit, and reminding me of my strength when I needed it most.

Even now, as I’m given these three weeks to rest, it’s another reminder of how far we’ve come together—and how much strength we carry as one.

We promise to stand side by side through everything life brings. To support one another, to lift each other up, and to never forget that we are always better together than apart.

From Starnesbabe to Starneswife, our journey is one of love that deepens with time—playful, loyal, and unbreakable. This fight has only made our bond stronger, our teamwork deeper, and our love even more certain.

I vow to keep choosing you, every single day.
To lean on you and to be your strength too.
To keep fighting, keep loving, and keep building our life—together.

Because what we have isn’t just love—it’s courage, partnership, and forever.

Though we had hoped to marry sooner, we are patiently waiting for the right time, when health and strength allow us to fully celebrate this special moment. This journey has only made our bond stronger, and we are more certain than ever about the life we are building together.

We warmly invite you to join us on March 9, 2027, in Pittsburgh as we finally say “I do” and celebrate love, resilience, and new beginnings. We can’t wait to share this unforgettable day with you.