We're getting married!

Ours is a modern day romance - dating apps, first date in a public place, etc. - real 2018 stuff. Lily was out of town with Keturi in Vero Beach having a quick little girls trip when she got a message from some guy on Hinge, she may have noticed him earlier. Lily was immediately taken by Nick's impeccable grammar and he was wooed by her quick wit. After a weekend of texting, they agreed to meet for coffee the following Tuesday. The non-stop conversation at Amelie's Bakery led naturally to being continued over dinner at the Crepe Cellar (they had a crepe time). He had family in town, so their 2nd date was scheduled for the following weekend. During that little gap, Lily visited Megan in Roanoke (to first meet Hannah banana!), and brainstormed wedding hashtags. what? getting ahead of herself? Date #2 came, Nick brought flowers and they played putt-putt (Lily won), all right before Lily left on a 3 week work trip to London. Luckily, he was patient with her travel, and they didn't skip a beat upon her return. The following months were a whirlwind of dates, great meals, airport picks ups, and a growing connection. Their first weekend away was into a blizzard with 16" of snow, and they survived their harrowing 6 hour drive together - a sign! There was something about this guy that spoke to Lily's soul, and something about Lily that Nick just couldn't shake. So they kept with it, moving in together a little over a year later. Lily officially adopted the pups; Gyver and Missfit had a new mom, and the backyard had a new purpose! Lily and Nick found comfort and deeper connection with each other when quarantined together in 2020 - locking this thing in for good during a weekend in the NC mountains, when Nick proposed against a stunning backdrop. Their shared love of pottery, music, great food + drinks, puppies, and travel means they're settling in for a great life together. And they're so so happy that you're part of their story.