You may know, Rich works as an electrician with Claire’s sister at Amp’d Electric. Our initial meeting was an Amp’d Electric Holiday Party blind date that we consider our unofficial first date. The sparks were there but the timing wasn’t right. After month or so and a little game of hard-to-get on both sides, our first official first date was an intimate dinner at Bamboo Asian house in Swansboro, an evening walk with the pugs, and hours of captivating conversation. Rich went back to work that Monday exclaiming his love for Claire. Claire immediately canceled her online dating profile. After many more dates, conversations, and walks around the world we are both excited to have you join us for the beginning of our next step. Big thanks to Claire’s sister, Olivia and partner Brandon, for setting up the blind date that led us to love. *Photo Credit: Samantha Ann Photo