Unfortunately, we've had to push out our wedding celebration indefinitely. We very much want to celebrate with all of you in person, but our priority right now is everyone's safety.

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over vieux carrés at a gastropub. Ricky asked & Krysti said "I've never heard of those". 3 hours (and one very expensive order of ceviche) later, the pub was closing down - so we went across the street for another drink. We talked about everything that night: religion, politics, the Enneagram, gender roles, fish (obviously), travel. Finally around midnight, delirium set in and we parted ways - but not before Ricky asked for a second date.

It was a Monday night. Krysti never imagined Ricky would propose on a Monday, so when he picked her up for dinner she wasn't suspecting a thing. As we walked up to the restaurant where we had our first date, she was a bit suspicious - but, still, it was a *Monday*! We ordered the same drinks we did just about a year ago, and suddenly our song (Love is a Wild Thing by Kacey Musgraves) started playing loudly. Krysti was confused, Ricky was crying, and all of a sudden he was on one knee. He says she stared at him for a full 30 seconds before answering, she swears it was only 3 - but it was an obvious YES. Krysti didn't even notice the custom designed sapphire ring Ricky agonized over for months - she was too lost in his eyes.

Our ceremony on July 18 didn't look like we hoped - but we're so excited to be married and starting a new life together! One day (hopefully soon!) we'll be able to celebrate with all of you.