First dates come in all shapes and sizes. Some are long, some end quickly, some are grand gestures, while others are simple. Ours is best described as an unexpected collection of favorites. We drove to Great Falls to hike while getting to know each other. Genuinely enjoying someone else can be a hard thing to come by, and after a couple hours on the trail, it’s safe to say that this date just had to continue. Popping over to the Old Anglers Inn for a post hike drink, we found a local band setting up outside on the patio. A few songs in, it happened.....Wagon Wheel, the song that you hear only when magic is happening, was coming from the trio on stage. The date went from great to perfect, and both of us were facing the same pressing question.....how do I make this last longer. The spark that took us from hiking to live music, then took us to Italian food, great wine, and a movie together. The rest is a story that will culminate with the love we have for each other on our wedding day. A day that we’re truly happy and blessed to share with you, our family and friends.