JUST KIDDIN’ AROUND
How the Kidds found their way to each other.
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We met the modern way — online — but our first date was anything but typical. We drove out to a tiny bar in the middle of the desert and spent hours talking like we’d known each other forever. From that night on, it just clicked. It wasn’t long before 10 p.m. breakfasts, late-night drives to work, and early morning pickups became our favorite rituals.
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A bit about your journey together: Our story has taken us from the high desert to the San Diego coast, across time zones and schedules, from Emmy awards to a deployment to Australia. Along the way, we’ve built a life filled with laughter, road trips, sunrise coffees, and late-night fast food. We’ve cheered each other on through career changes, celebrated small moments, and stayed up way too late watching bad cop shows and talking about the future. Now, we're so excited to begin this next chapter together — surrounded by our closest family and friends — on a little island in Italy that already feels like magic.
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Thomas planned the perfect proposal at Kylie’s aunt and uncle’s flower farm in Livermore — the town where she grew up. With the help of her family, he transformed the farm’s cozy cocktail cabin into a candlelit haven filled with flowers. Surrounded by blooms and love, Thomas got down on one knee and asked Kylie to marry him. (Spoiler alert: she said yes.)
June 19th
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2026
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Ischia, Italy
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June 19th * 2026 * Ischia, Italy *
ACCOMMODATIONS
You’re making the trip, so we’re taking care of where you will stay! Lodging will be provided in a beautiful Italian Villa overlooking the ocean. Please note that you will likely be sharing a room with close friends and family. Feel free to ask Kylie for more information.
Your stay will begin on June 16th and check-out will be June 20th by 10 a.m.
TRAVEL
From the East or West Coast, you can fly into Naples or Rome. If you choose to fly into Rome, you will need to take a train to Naples. From Naples, Ischia is a short ferry-ride away.
You will need a valid passport. You can find travel recommendations from the State Department here.
ITINERARY
We’re so excited to celebrate with you in paradise! Linked is a snapshot of what to expect throughout our five days together. While we’ve planned a few group events, there will also be plenty of time to relax, explore, and enjoy the island at your own pace. Each event has a suggested dress code, but please note that these are suggestions to help guide your packing and not strict rules to follow.
