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Anne Medeiros

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Donald Pound III

May 17, 2025

Newport, RI

How They Met

Once upon a scorching summer in 2012, destiny struck its first chord for Donny and Ana. It was a balmy evening at Gillette Stadium, where the country sensation Kenny Chesney was captivating the crowd. Ana, accompanied by her squad of enthusiastic friends, and Donny, with his merry band of college comrades, stumbled upon the same tailgate party, thanks to a mutual friend's connection. In a scene straight out of a rom-com, Donny and Ana felt those tiny butterflies fluttering in their stomachs, signaling the onset of a budding crush. Yet, despite their mutual attraction, fate seemed content to keep them on separate paths, allowing only occasional glimpses of each other through the haze of time. Fast forward to the pre-pandemic era of February 2020, where Ana found herself on a business trip, mastering the art of blackjack and sharing her adventures on Snapchat. Little did she know, Donny, lurking in the digital shadows, seized the opportunity to slide into her DMs, offering to be her blackjack sensei upon her return to Massachusetts. After some logistical back-and-forth worthy of a suspense thriller, they settled on the notorious Friday the 14th of February for their rendezvous. Yes, you guessed it right – Valentine's Day, also known as Ana's birthday! But instead of dodging Cupid's arrows, Ana bravely embraced the challenge, deciding that love was worth the risk, even on a day where romantic expectations soared higher than heart-shaped balloons. As fate would have it, Ana's floral escapade that day with her cousin ran fashionably late, delaying her arrival to the rendezvous by a good three hours. Now, any ordinary suitor might have grumbled or ghosted, but not our hero, Donny. Nay, he had meticulously planned not one, not two, but three separate reservations, ensuring that Ana's birthday bash would be nothing short of spectacular. And so, amidst the twinkling lights of a city pulsating with love and laughter, Donny proved himself to be not just a gentleman, but a knight in shining armor, ready to sweep Ana off her feet. Three and a half years later, in the enchanting backdrop of Newport, with the ocean whispering sweet secrets, Donny knelt before Ana, offering her a ring as radiant as their love. And now, dear reader, as they embark on the grand adventure of planning their dream celebration, they do so with hearts full of gratitude, knowing that sometimes, love truly does conquer all – even the dreaded Valentine's Day birthday combo.

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