One hot summer day in July, Michael was running shirtless on the shore of St. Pete Beach where Abigail had been basking in the sunshine with friends. Immediately enamored by her beauty, he had to introduce himself. Upon locking eyes for the first time, they knew it was love at... JUST KIDDING! Abigail and Michael matched swiping on the dating app Bumble. Abigail was originally attracted to the fact that Michael was a dog person and Michael liked her picture and that she enjoyed beer and bourbon. They decided to meet for the first time for drinks at The Bad Monkey in Ybor City. They ordered a beer, and after a few more dates, and making sure their dogs liked each other, they decided they had a good thing going. After a year of dating, they moved in together and the rest is history!

Michael proposed on the back porch of their home with their pups, Harlow and Mammoth, coincidentally on the third anniversary of their first date, with a ring he designed using Abigail's late Aunt Charlotte's diamond. It was intimate and a perfect way to start the rest of their lives together. They are so excited to have all of their friends and family in St. Petersburg to celebrate!

COVID may have postponed our wedding, but decided to not let it postpone our marriage. We eloped on the back porch of Abigail’s childhood home with an intimate group of family and friends. We cannot wait to celebrate with all of you!