Erica & Jason

It’s funny, how all it takes is the right person, at the right time, for life to change forever.

With Jason growing up in Huntington Beach, California and Erica being a home-grown native Oregonian, the chance of them meeting organically was slim. Thankfully, we live in the 21st century and Erica and Jason were able to connect on Hinge – a popular dating platform. Jason was immediately drawn to Erica’s showstopping eyes and Erica couldn’t help but notice Jason’s warm smile. After some casual back and forth, they took the conversation from digital to analog and went on their first date.

Following some light conversation, laughter and learning a little more about each other, the date concluded, and they went about their separate nights. Erica immediately messaged her friends, explaining how she felt it was short and ended abruptly, while Jason maintains that it was the perfect length. The debate rages on to this very day. What’s important is that they both immediately knew they couldn’t wait to see each other again. Erica was headed to the coast the following week to celebrate a birthday in the family, but they talked nonstop, shared photos and smiles with each other the whole time, counting down the days.

Fast forward, several months – many amazing dates, a few mini vacations, and a romantic trip to the coast later, Jason and Erica discussed the possibility of moving in together. With Jason in Beaverton and Erica in Northwest Portland, they decided to meet in the middle and moved into their current home in Ceder Hills. Together with their pups Jessie and Ruby, they made their hope a reality and haven’t looked back. From wine tasting in the Willamette Valley, a spontaneous trip to Chicago for an off-Broadway musical, NFL games, snowshoeing in Central Oregon and everything in between – nothing makes them happier than spending quality time together and creating lifelong memories with each other.

From very early on in the relationship, Jason and Erica had thoughtful conversations about what they both wanted out of life. They knew with the depth of their love and their admiration for each other, marriage was an inevitability that they needn’t waste time feigning interest in. With a trip to Hawaii scheduled on the books, Jason saw an opportunity to make the best memory yet. It was time to propose. He enlisted the help of Erica’s friends and family and got the support he needed to plan the perfect engagement. Jason and Erica were engaged on Friday, September 15th 2023 on the beautiful Hawaiian island of Lanai. They look forward to celebrating their love with their closest friends and family, Saturday May 18th, 2024 in sunny La Quinta, California.