The first time we saw each other was across a sea of computers at the VFX studio where we both worked. Dominique was a bright-eyed, driven woman who had just moved to New York with no plan other than to realize her dream of living in the Big Apple and getting away from her hometown, Columbus, Ohio. Andres was the well-worn pixel-slinging VFX artist who had moved back to his hometown of New York after a few years between in Boston and LA working at different studios. It took months of trying to win over Dominique with his charm when he finally realized that the real way to her heart was whiskey! A late night out with friends at Whiskey Ward and Dominique’s expert tutelage on the merits of Four Roses Bourbon proved the perfect setting for their first kiss. One kiss evolved into 3 blissful years of living together while having fun and living all across Brooklyn at the fast New York pace. We finally got engaged during a secret three day trip to Greenport in the Hamptons deftly coordinated by Andres. Every single day Dominique expected a proposal to be forthcoming. Hilarity ensued as she was kept on her toes while thinking that each next activity would be the backdrop for the big moment! Finally, during a personal wine tour around the local vineyards, Andres popped the question as they stood on a cliff overlooking the ocean. A few close friends hidden away in shrubbery were able to capture the occasion on camera. Our love is bolstered by our chemistry in the kitchen as we love cooking together and are always looking for new and exciting recipes to feed our friends! From concerts, travelling and crafting to wine and whiskey, we love doing everything together and cannot wait to take the next step in our lives together: marriage and owning our first home.