You can never know how one tiny decision will change the course of your whole life.

So it was, when Spencer decided to pick up a hitchiker from Stevens Pass, which led to a conversation about life and business, and eventually a job at a small Seattle finance firm.

And of all the places she could have found work as a personal trainer, that Bethany chose the YMCA in West Seattle.

The last piece of this crazy life puzzle was a random guy named Jeffrey, who happened to work at that small Seattle finance firm, and who also bought a package of personal training sessions at the West Seattle YMCA.

After getting to know Spencer and Bethany individually, at work and at the Y, I couldn’t help but notice how these two young people shared such similar spirits: a kind and friendly approach to the world, a love for parents, siblings, and friends, and a way of balancing spontaneity and responsibility.

All I had to do was suggest a casual social connection to Bethany (“I work with this guy…”) and Spencer (“my trainer is gorgeous and fun…”) and Fate took over from there.

Five years later, they’re still going strong. They weathered the pandemic together, picking up and moving to Colorado to explore their shared love of sports and adventures in the Great Outdoors.

Now back in Seattle, they continue to grow their work and personal lives, closer to family and friends for this next chapter.

In the summer of 2023, surrounded by loved ones at Bethany’s 29th "golden" birthday party in Seattle, Spencer popped the question, and the story continues this summer.

Bringing it all full circle, I am honored to be acting as their Wedding Officiant in August, as they joyfully celebrate their love and commitment to a shared future.

All good things,

Jeffrey Currier

aka The Matchmaker

and now, The Officiant

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