Our journey began at The Mecca and ends with forever...

There has been much debate as to when we first met. We both don't recall the exact date or time but does that really matter? During our sophomore year, we stayed in the same dorm and one of us (ahem Canisha) says they didn’t remember meeting the prior year. Over the years, we hung around the same circle of friends and would see each other in passing around campus and at parties. One day after helping Canisha move out of her terrible apartment senior year, DJ FINALLY shot his shot. You definitely miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take, but our timing was perfect. From there it's been history.

Proposer Viewpoint: I had been planning this for a couple months with Candice, Canisha's sister. I knew I wanted it to be in a beautiful and scenic locale, so I decided on the Bluemont Vineyard - one of the highest points in Loudoun County and close to 1000 feet above sea level. Guaranteed to be picturesque, right?! Not soon after we arrived I decided we should take pictures on the hillside. What can I say, I was anxious and the ring was burning a hole in my pocket. I must say I don't believe I hid the ring that well. As onlookers recorded, I got down on one knee to propose to the love of my life. She said YES! I couldn't imagine a better start to forever. Proposee Viewpoint: We had been trying different wineries in the area since we live close to 30+ wineries. Hazaa! DJ suggested going to a new one on July 14th, 2018, and we were off! He pestered me about my attire and his pockets looked weird, so I thought this might be the day; however, when it happened, even with the suspicion, I was very excited and overwhelmed. I even had to be told to say the obvious answer, YES! Afterwards, we enjoyed a multitude of delectable reds, tasty bites and breathtaking views. A blissful start to forever.