WE’RE GETTING MARRIED!!

Derek and Leah met in the fall of 2019 at a Golden Gopher football tailgate. Despite the wet, cold, and windy weather, it would be an auspicious day. After meeting a few more times among friends, the two went on their first date to the Holidazzle in Minneapolis where they drank hot chocolate by the Christmas lights and fireworks. More dates would follow as they developed a fondness for one another. In March of 2020, Derek and Leah faced their first major test: two weeks of quarantine together. By this time they were already quite certain this would be a serious relationship; being stuck with each other was only a benefit. Although the onset of the pandemic limited their dinner dates and social activities, there was no shortage of time together to develop a deep bond. In February of 2021, Leah came home from work to a wonderful surprise. The condo was glowing by candlelight and Derek was sitting at the piano. He began to play ‘Your Song’ by Elton John and ‘Vienna’ by Billy Joel (Leah's favorite song). Then he got down on one knee and asked Leah to marry him. It was the most special moment of their lives.