forever be my always

This love story almost ended as quickly as it started when they first met in a romantic Mount Adams Pavilion booth at 1am after 30 beers and many shots. Alexa had just moved to Cincinnati for nursing school and found out a high school friend lived above her. Shout out to Emma Torpey for inviting Alexa over to their pregame for Kyle's birthday. It was there Alexa spotted the cute tall boy rocking a vest and carrying a case of Bud Lights. A few hours and many drinks later, Alexa made the first move to say hello to the cute boy. After a few drunken exchanges, he quickly got up and went back to talking with his dudes. However, at the end of the night they found themselves in the same uber back to the apartment complex. Christian was headed back to his spot on Emma and Danielle's couch and Alexa back to her own apartment. After some nightcap BLs, Christian offered to walk Alexa down the one flight of stairs back to her apartment. The rest is history!

It was no secret that Alexa had been dropping hints for months (okay maybe years) that she was wanting to be engaged and married. She had found the love of her life and wanted to waste no more time. Christian on the other hand was happy just being together and was in no hurry to get married. While waiting not-so-patiently, Alexa had dragged Christian to possible reception venues. They found one they absolutely loved and this is why Alexa suggested one Friday before dinner to drive by it to see it at night. As they walked up to the ledge to see the view from the venue, Alexa turned around and Christian was down on his knee. She said "YES" with their families watching in the distance. He totally surprised her.

The ceremony will take place at St. Francis Xavier Church where Christian grew up attending Christmas Eve mass with his parents. The reception will take place in Mount Adams where Christian and Alexa first met. The venue, The View, has special meaning because not only will it be their wedding reception but also where they got engaged.