We’re getting married!

We met in a first year kinesiology class. Day one entailed running the beep test. On this fateful day, I noticed a handsome, wide-shouldered, blond-haired, blue-eyed stud running right next to me. However, trying not to die while running the beep test served as an unfortunate distraction. Over the course of the semester there were many shy “hellos” and “how’s it goings”. Until one day, Dallas Boath had the bright idea to wink at me while we passed in the hallway. I thought to myself “Does he wink at all the girls? He’s probably a player, he’s on the football team.” Little did I know, Dallas was so darn shy this was his alternative to speaking actual words to me, and he in fact, did not wink at all the girls. But guess what you guys, it worked. And as they say, the rest is history.

They told me KNES 203 was an automatic A. That I just had to show up and lift some weights. It sounded like a pretty good deal to me. However, little did I know, there would be a very special classmate that would make this KNES 203 more than worth it. So day one, after two and a half hours of morning workouts for football – legs already dead – I showed up to run the beep test. I came in so prepared to run the minimum and call it quits. And then I saw her… So I lined up right next to my future wife determined to catch her attention. There was no way she was gunna beat me. Unfortunately for my tired legs, she just kept going and going. So I pushed on. Until finally she called it quits. Of course, I then had to run one more stage for good measure. I may have uttered a winded “good job” or may not have had the courage to say any words at all. But I was definitely successful in getting her attention. I couldn’t tell you a thing I learnt in that class, and I definitely did not get an A. But 5 years later I did get a Y, E, S from the love of my life. And I think that’s what matters here.

“Let’s go for cheesecake on Thursday” he said. Cheesecake is our favourite. In fact, eating cheesecake together is how we ended our first date. This was my first clue. Of course I accepted this offer to eat my favourite dessert with my favourite human. I also graciously offered to do my workout earlier in the day so that we could do another one of our favourite things later that night - watch the Thursday night doubleheader of CFL football. He declined! He insisted he had to come pick me up at 8. This was my second clue. As my suspicions rose, I consulted my wonderfully logical housemate, Maddie. Her response was simple: “it’s a Thursday, he wouldn’t do it on a Thursday.” Oh right, duh. Proposals are obviously a weekend thing...So that evening, at 8 o’clock sharp, Dallas texted that he was at the back door. However, when I opened the door there was no Dallas to be found. Instead, a letter attached to the doorknob with my name on it. My heart pounded so fast I couldn’t comprehend the words on the page. “IT’S HAPPENING” I screamed to my housemates. Do I change?! Do I need to fix my hair?! Eventually, I reread the note. He was sending me on a scavenger hunt. Each clue led to another, taking me on an adventure down memory lane to special places we visited during our relationship. Where we danced together, a concert hall, the theatre and last but not least, the cheesecake cafe. When I arrived he sat slyly in a booth, barely acknowledging the trip he just sent me on. “So, how’s your day been?” he asked. “Don’t worry, there’s no ring in your cheesecake, you can eat it”. And after an excruciating 30 minutes of him playing it way too cool, Dallas said there was one last surprise. What seemed like a million minutes later, we arrived at Crescent Heights Park. A blanket with rose pedals, candles and champagne awaited our arrival. It took about 2 seconds for me to start crying. Dallas took my hands in his, got down on one knee and asked me marry him.

As we celebrate our commitment to each other, we also want to celebrate our beloved community. That’s you! We have chosen to fly away together with our closest friends and family to savour this special moment and our relationships with each of you! We recognize the extra cost and time commitment a destination wedding requires of our guests but it would mean everything to us to spend time with you in the week leading up to the wedding. We appreciate every effort you make to join us!