Our story began in 2017 at a CrossFit gym in Middletown, Connecticut. We were just two people sharing the same space — Angelika, a dedicated regular, and Ramazan, who only stopped by for a few months. Life took us in different directions, but fate clearly had other plans. A few years later, our mutual friends purchased that very same gym, and in 2021, Ramazan returned as a member. It was there, amidst familiar faces and the sound of weights hitting the floor, that he saw Angelika again. What started as friendly hellos soon turned into easy conversations, shared laughter, and a growing friendship. Eventually, one of our friends suggested that we might make a great couple — and that little spark of encouragement changed everything. During a surprise celebration for Ramazan’s 29th birthday, with the help of some good friends (and maybe a beer or two), he finally worked up the courage to ask Angelika out. After three dates, we both knew it was something special. Since then, life has been full of adventure, laughter, and love. Angelika earned her Ph.D. from Wesleyan University, and together we moved to the Boston area to start our next chapter. After three wonderful years together, Ramazan proposed at Paumanok Vineyards on Long Island — and now, we can’t wait to celebrate our wedding at Westbury Manor in 2026!