We're Getting Married!

It is fitting that our first date was at the River Cafe, self-described by the restaurant's website as "one of New York's most unique and romantic settings." For us it certainly lived up to the name. The River Cafe was the nicest restaurant I had ever eaten at, and Bianca indulged my inner foodie with no visible reservations, despite the price of the meal. It was on that day I first realized the importance of having a partner who was open minded toward food. Our relationship since has been a series of adventures of food and travel which I am so grateful for, but I am infinitely more grateful for the sense of trust we have for each other that allows us to have these adventures. That trust underlies everything we do as a couple and is the foundation of our relationship. -Brandon

One of my favorite parts of the day is an hour or so before bed, when Brandon and I are hanging on the couch, catching up on TV with a mug full of ice cream. Brandon's proposal exploited my love for ice cream and our couch. After being at my parents' for a few days, I came home sweaty and tired. When I walked in the door, I immediately went to yell at Brandon for, yet again, leaving a pint of ice cream on the counter to melt. But, I was shocked after reading Brandon's proposal on a custom-made pint of my favorite flavor of Ben & Jerry's, Chunky Monkey. All Brandon could get out was "surprise!" All I could get out was "does my mom know?" Finally, the shock subsided and I said "yes!" -Bianca