Our love story is like any other; the adventure began six months after a missed connection at WhistlePig Distillery, at a high stakes eggnog competition/Christmas party that Daniel and his housemates hosted in Cornwall, Vermont. After a festive few hours, we were inseparable. Kristin lay claim on his heart by driving her car into the side of his SUV, while Daniel won hers after a series of endearing but comical travel mishaps: broken car keys, delayed cross-country flights, and a completely unwarranted car tow in New York City... Our adventures have taken us from Seattle to Maine, from Ireland to France, from Puerto Rico to Trinidad, and most recently from Vermont to Colorado, where we currently live. Notwithstanding, we believe that home is where the heart is, and ours are in Vermont. We cannot wait to celebrate this special day with you all!

The evening began at Tavernetta, Daniel and Kristin's favorite trattoria, known for it's hand-crafted pasta, fresh bread, and expertly paired wines. "It's been too long since we've been on a fancy date," Daniel explained, and of course, Kristin was smitten, but not suspicious. After lulling her into a food coma and a false sense of security, Daniel brought Kristin to the Denver Athletic Club to "retrieve his forgotten computer charger" he'd supposedly left there earlier in the day. As they passed the Card Room, a swanky old library style parlor, complete with leather chairs, felted card tables and bookcases galore, Daniel shoved Kristin inside and very quickly locked the door. When the bluetooth speaker with instructions began, Kristin immediately found herself in a meticulously planned Escape Room, full of clues and puzzles, and only an hour to solve them all. Daniel watched through the hallway window as Kristin pieced together mementos from their relationship to open lock boxes, solve riddles, and assemble the Nerf gun needed to shoot down empty cans of beer (PBR and Heady Topper). Luckily for Kristin, she made it out with time to spare, finally convincing Daniel that she was marriage material. With a ring in hand and two generous janitors snapping photos, Daniel made their shared dream a reality!