before we were us

Upcoming Experience

Before We Were Us is a reflective, inspirational, countercultural relationship experience designed to slow us down long enough to tell the truth—gently.

This is not a seminar. Not a panel. Not group therapy. It’s an evening to honor the full journey of love—singleness, dating, and marriage—without hierarchy, pressure, or performance. Every marriage was once a conversation. Every relationship carries a story that started long before us.

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What Sets Our experiences Apart

01 / curated + intentional

every detail matters: music, prompts, atmosphere. we create spaces where reflection feels natural, not forced.

02 / singles + couples, together

we don’t separate or rank. Whether you’re solo, dating, or married, you’re doing the same work, understanding who you were before you became “us.”

03 / Community that goes deep

this isn’t surface-level networking. it’s a committed crew doing real work together, month after month, conversation after conversation.

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Featured Experience

January 2026

Before we were us kickoff dinner

    • Dinner at Ancho & Agave, Lombard (each person pays for their own meal + tip)

    • Welcome and vision-casting for the year ahead

    • Table game/Icebreaker: “Before I understood love, I thought it meant…”

    • Introduction to the Before We Were Us concept and monthly rhythm

    • Sneak peek of the Valentine’s Day gathering

    • Early-bird access to February event registration

  • 7:00 PM
    Time Arrival, seating, and settling in

    7:15 PM
    Welcome & tone-setting for the year

    7:30 PM
    Dinner service begins & natural table conversations

    8:00 PM
    Table game: Quick reflection prompt with light sharing

    8:15 PM
    Preview of Valentine’s event & the year-long journey

    8:30 PM
    Wrap-up, connection time and organic departure

  • RSVP by commenting below or sending us a DM to save your spot. Show up ready to eat good food, laugh, and get a first look at what we're building this year.

    Bring cash for your meal and tip (makes checkout easy for everyone).

    Singles can come solo or bring a friend. Couples come together. No awkward icebreakers. No forced sharing. Just chill energy, one good question, and real conversation.

    This is the kickoff to a year of monthly gatherings where we slow down long enough to have the conversations we didn't know we needed.

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