Ashley and Eric met in the modern, *romantic* way: on Hinge, in late September of 2022. Not long into their conversation on the app, Eric invited Ashley to his glass shop in Red Hook for their first date. That Sunday afternoon, she biked from Bushwick down to Red Hook. Eric walked her through the studio, showing her around the space before leading her to a table thoughtfully set with molds, tools, and sheets of colored glass waiting to be transformed. Conversation unfolded easily. They traded stories about their hobbies, travels, and the small details of New York life that make the city feel endlessly alive. What was supposed to be a casual early afternoon date stretched late into the night. As the sun set, they decided to get dinner in the neighborhood—which turned into cocktails—which turned into a kiss outside as Eric put Ashley into a car home. To top off an already perfect first date, Eric had secretly slipped a note into Ashley’s pocket before saying goodbye. It read: “Ash, Thanks for coming to Red Hook for a fun first date!” An absolute *sap* for love notes, this small gesture completely won Ashley over. That day was September 25, 2022. Exactly four years later, on September 25, 2026, Ashley and Eric will stand together once again—this time to exchange vows in an intimate private ceremony, promising one another a lifetime of love, partnership, adventure, and beautifully fun dates together. The following evening, they cannot wait to celebrate the beginning of this next chapter surrounded by all of the people they love the very most. --- Thank you for watching our love story unfold and being there to help us celebrate. We can not wait to see you. Let's boogie! xoxo, Ashley & Eric