We met at a charitable event in our shared hometown, hosted by groomsman Mark and his family. Jade's mother Maureen, also a neighbor of Mark's, supported the event and offered an extra ticket to Jade. Jim & Jeff joined Mark at the event, where Jim spotted Jade across the bar. You could say it was "love at first sight," and you would be right. Little did we know, we both felt the same attraction; however, it took some help from family friends to introduce us. Conversation flowed, dates were plentiful, and the rest is history.
Not known covert operations or subtlety, Jim's attempts at concealing his intentions were truly feeble. In his attempt to hide the master engagement plan from the curious Jade, Jim's weekend special surprise was altered and changed numerous times after asking for big Jim & the lovely Maureen's blessing. Though Jade ultimately anticipated the question would be popped that special summer weekend surrounded by the Dennett clan, he was able to surprise her next to her old apartment, at Druther's Brewing Company in Saratoga Springs, NY, where Jim & Jade shared many great dates.