We first met almost four years ago at our friends’ wedding. Dominic was the best man, and Sophie was a bridesmaid. We spent most of the night talking and not-so-subtly finding excuses to be around each other. Later that evening, Dominic made sure he’d have a chance to dance with Sophie by having the groomsmen ask the bridesmaids to the dance floor. That one dance led to a first date, and now we are getting ready to dance at our own wedding!

Our first trip together was to Dominic's hometown in New York, just 8 months into our relationship. It was on this trip that we both realized we wanted to do this life together. Our drive home was filled with conversations about our future, our wedding, and the life we couldn’t wait to build together. Now, here we are several years later watching those dreams come true.

Dominic told Sophie that they were headed to one of his work Christmas parties, something she wasn't exactly looking forward to. It was finals season, stress levels were high, and the last thing she wanted to do was make small talk with Dominic's coworkers. But instead of a crowded party, he led her out to his barn. No coworkers. No small talk. Just a cozy, candlelit setup with rose petals, a teepee-shaped display, and a sign that read: “Will you marry me?” Safe to say, there was no party after all.