Thursday, July 10, 2025

MIT Endicott House, MA - Sara & Mike

A timeless celebration set against the historic elegance of MIT’s Endicott House.

About the Couple

The Proposal

From Sara

Our story begins in Seoul, South Korea, where Mike and I both arrived from the US with fresh hopes and brand-new job opportunities. Almost as soon as we met, I sensed something special: he was incredibly loving, thoughtful, caring, and passionate. From the very start, Mike pursued me with genuine intention, and I cherished the certainty in his heart.

As we explored life in Korea together, I discovered that, despite our different cultural backgrounds, we shared a deep connection. We faced challenges side by side, and through every trial, I grew more aware of how perfectly we complement each other. Before long, I came to trust him not only as a partner in daily life, but as someone who could lovingly guide me—and our future family—with wisdom and kindness.

I truly believe God brought Mike into my life to remind me every morning and night that I am cherished. He has kept his promise to care for me and our family in countless ways. So I’m beyond grateful you’re willing to join our wedding and celebrate with us a joyous chapter in our lives. I promise, with every gift God has given me, to love this amazing man wholeheartedly for all the days to come.

From Mike

I remember the day I waited at a coffee shop for two hours, convinced I’d been stood up. Then she walked in, and everything else just melted away—my worries, my impatience, and even the taste of my lukewarm latte. Our first date lasted eight hours (yes, eight!), and I was so smitten that I planned our next two dates before we even said goodbye. By our fourth month together, I was quietly figuring out how to put a ring on her finger. I like to think I knew all along—we just had to let her feelings catch up to mine!

Life has already served us plenty of twists and turns, but I’m grateful that the person I want by my side through it all is my best friend. She brightened my day when she finally showed up at that coffee shop, and she’s been lighting up my life ever since. I couldn’t be happier to call her my wife and can’t wait to see where the rest of our story leads.

Why do you want to capture your wedding on video?

To look back on our very special day, cherish it forever, share it with our future children.

Why did you choose us?

Topher Films has beautiful videography and impressive directing skills as seen by your "BTS" story highlights on IG.

You guys? …What do you do?..How do you spend your days?.. What’s important in life?

Mike is a co-founder and CEO at a healthcare startup and an MBA student. Sara is a consultant with urban planning clients.

We spend our weekdays working hard and taking care of the home during the weekdays. During the weekend, we try to do something fun together whether watching shows, playing video games, going to cute cafe, museums, etc.

Our faith in Christ and our family are important to us. These two elements of our live give us meaning and fulfillment. It is extremely important to us that our wedding guests feel Jesus's love and our love for them not only on our wedding day but also on other days that we get to spend with them too.

The Venue. Why did you choose it above anywhere else?

1. It was meaningful that it's MIT affiliated. We started our marriage with Mike's MBA program and his graduation is a week after our wedding date. It would be a symbolic 'closing' of our almost two years of marriage and time at MIT.

2. A lot of beautiful and spacious greeneries. We were looking for a venue that feels 'enchanting', 'welcoming', and 'private'. The MIT mansion embodies all of these qualities with 3 beautiful gardens. We also loved the driveway up to the mansion - it has its own way of building up excitement as we go up the hills!

3. Kind, hospitable, professional staff members on-site. Everyone we met and spoke with on the mansion are incredibly kind, humble, and capable.

What experience do you want to give to your guests?

#1 importance is having fun and enjoying their time. We also want them to be well-fed, and we know that they will be from our experience at the tasting. Also, we want them to build friendships with one another if they haven't met yet. Lastly, we hope they have beautiful memories that they can take with them and we hope that our marriage can encourage them to love those around them well whether they are currently married/dating or single.