We’re getting married!

Brendan and Sam met on a chilly winter night in one of the most magical places on Earth: Blacksburg, Virginia. With only a few months left of college and nothing to lose, the two decided to try out long-distance while Sam went to graduate school and Brendan started his career in Northern Virginia. Four years and a couple of hikes later, these Hokies are getting married!

Brendan proposed on a warm autumn day filled with all of Sam’s favorite things: a hike in Shenandoah National Park, a trip to the pumpkin patch, and dinner at grandma’s house. Right as they arrived at grandma’s, Brendan asked Sam if she wanted to go look at the garden. Much to Sam’s surprise, as they got to the flowers they planted together that spring, Brendan got down on one knee as Sam’s best friend jumped out from the bushes to take photos!