2026.10.17 — Boston, MA

Emily & Helena

Emily & Helena

Our Story

Our story began right here in Boston, a city that has been the backdrop for every chapter of our life together. It was over a shared love for big adventure and great food that we first connected and that initial spark quickly blossomed into something more, a deep connection built on the comfort of finding your person.

From exploring the cobblestone streets to visiting new countries, our love has grown with every new experience. For us, happiness is trying a new restaurant, planning our next getaway, or simply spending a quiet evening at home.

This October, we expanded our little family by one, welcoming our sweet puppy, Buoy, who has already brought so much joy (and a little bit of chaos!) into our lives. It feels like the perfect final piece to our puzzle as we prepare for our next big adventure: marriage.

Boston is the city where we found each other and built a life we love. We are so excited to share the place that means so much to us with all of you as we start our next chapter together.

Meet the Couple

Emily
Helena

Emily O’Brien

A Boston native raised in Brookline, Emily is a professionally trained pastry chef and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. She has lent her incredible talent to some of the finest kitchens in the city she calls home. Outside of her culinary passions, Emily loves spending her time playing pickleball and fishing on Cape Cod with her family. Her warmth and adventurous heart have been a perfect match for Helena from the very beginning.

Helena Dworak

Helena grew up in the San Francisco Bay area but has called Boston home since 2016, when she moved east for college. A talented software engineer, she has a passion for both technology and adventure. When she's not working, she loves to travel the globe and express her joy through dance. In Boston, she not only built a career but also found her greatest love in Emily, with whom she shares a wonderful life and a passport full of future plans.