In July 2017, Amanda and Mark found each other after a little encouragement from close friends to try Tinder. Their first date was at the beach, and what was meant to be a simple meetup quickly turned into hours spent together. They bonded instantly, and from that day on, it was clear this was something special. About eight months in, on Valentine’s Day 2018, they went to a Bruins game. Amanda had a feeling Mark was going to say “I love you” that night—and knew if he didn’t, she was going to. When they got back from the game and were hanging out at his house, he finally said it. That moment marked the beginning of what they knew would be a deeply loving relationship, turning a once-corny holiday into a truly special day for them. A few months later, Mark surprised Amanda on their one-year anniversary. On their first date, he wore a necklace with two feathers, and he gifted her the second feather on a necklace of her own—a quiet symbol of them that she still wears to this day. Years later, Mark once again turned Valentine’s Day into something unforgettable. With the help of both of their families, he planned an intimate evening to celebrate their love. While Amanda was convinced she was heading out for a “girls’ dinner,” Mark and their families filled the living room with candlelight, roses, and balloons. With both families quietly crammed into the laundry room, he asked her to spend forever with him—and it became one of the happiest days of their lives. After nine years of laughter, memories, and countless trips from across the world to their favorite Connecticut casinos (a tradition since they could legally enjoy them together), Amanda and Mark are so excited to celebrate their wedding in a place that has meant so much to them from the very beginning. They can’t wait to share this long-awaited chapter with their family and friends.