04.30.2027

Calista noticed the cute redhead in the JMU polo on her first day of work at Live Oak. Max noticed her too - and secretly hoped she'd end up on his team. She didn't. We became fast friends, and if we're being honest, probably both knew it was more than that for a while. It took a concert to make it official. Calista's friends brought her out to see Brett Eldredge. Max saw that night as his opportunity and he showed up thinking it was a Dierks Bentley show. Close enough. We've been together ever since! We both still work at the same place we met, share a beautiful home, and love on our golden retriever, Benny, who believes the whole operation revolves around him. (and he's not wrong.) In May 2025, Max proposed on Sarakiniko Beach in Milos, Greece. Calista had no idea what was coming. She said yes. We spent the rest of the trip celebrating, and now we're here. Can't wait to celebrate with you all in our home of Wilmington, NC!