In 2016, Katie and Dave met the old-fashioned way....on Match.com. After a few weeks of collecting dust in Katie’s inbox, Dave finally got his wish and they scheduled their first date on a rainy Friday at Pearl Dive Oyster Palace in DC. And so it began… Every Wednesday, one would make the dreaded trek over the bridge to “the state with the worst drivers” for their weekly date night and it didn’t take much longer for them to start comparing weekend calendars. There were beach trips, bike rides, all sorts of live music and lots of laughs along the way. Within less than a year, they’d built something they knew was meant to last and decided to move in together. Since then, they’ve changed jobs, traveled all over, spent time with friends and family and, most importantly, they’ve become best friends. On the morning of December 7th, 2018, Dave hoped to make Katie’s 31st birthday one they would never forget. He bent the knee and asked for her hand in marriage. And after the initial shock had worn off, she happily said yes! The day ended with a surprise party back at Pearl Dive, the site of their first date, to celebrate the big news with friends and family. * * * We are so excited to be sharing this weekend with you in Florida, a place we’ve been fortunate to spend a lot of time over the last few years. We’ve had a blast doing the planning and hope you are able to join us in the celebrating! We can’t wait to celebrate our special day with you! Xo Katie & Dave