Our Life in Photos

Patrick and Shannon enjoying their first date. Post-dinner drinks on the Rhinegeist rooftop.

Patrick ventures to Lexington for the couple's second date.

Patrick and Shannon are official "boyfriend" and "girlfriend."

Sore cheeks from smiling so hard about their new relationship.

Shannon getting to know her future in-laws for the first time at a Zac Brown Band concert.

Patrick and Shannon's first trip together. Visiting their friends in New York City.

A weekend well spent in Lexington. Champions of the long-distance relationship.

Patrick and Shannon travel to Dallas for an Ohio State Football game with the Winebar family.

Patrick and Shannon visit Boston and join Samantha and Matt at the Boston Opera House for "Hamilton" the musical.

The Dwyers and the Winebars' first meeting led to the annual planning of "DwyBar Weekend."

New Year's Eve 2019 in Chicago

Patrick practicing patience and communication as he attempts to teach Shannon a new skill.

Shannon adjusting to Cincinnati culture with opening day at the Reds Stadium

Patrick & Shannon's house was initially purchased by Patrick's brother Christopher who renovated it and sold it to their brother Matthew. In 2019, Matthew sold the home to Patrick. #KeepItInTheFamily

Shannon and Patrick spend the day at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington.

Welcoming their new puppy, Rory, into the family.

How quickly they start referring to each other as "mommy" and "daddy."

The Winebar family

Snuck in a romantic getaway to Jamaica right before the world shut down.

Family trip to Houston for Rory to spend time with his Grandparents.

Celebrating Shannon's 26th birthday with a picnic in the park.

Shannon and Patrick feel very lucky to have such a great group of friends.

Celebrating the wedding of our lovely friends, The Ackley's.

Patrick with Shannon and her siblings, Samantha and James, in the Thousand Islands over Labor Day Weekend.

A day of Bourbon Trail exploration

Family trip to Rochester for Rory to spend Thanksgiving with Nana and Pop-Pop.

Christmas in Massachusetts. On this trip, Patrick asked Shannon's Father, Paul, for permission to propose.

Patrick surprises Shannon on Anna Maria Island and escorts her to the perfect proposal spot.

If you kneel, I kneel.

Shannon realizing that Patrick's parents flew in to help with the surprise. Overwhelmed with joy and gratitude.

The newly engaged couple taking it all in.

Engagement party with our closest Cincinnati friends at Humble Monk Brewery.

Patrick took Shannon to the restaurant Boca on their first date, and it was the fanciest date she had ever been on. She was immediately smitten by Patrick's confidence when ordering expensive wine.

This past May, the couple celebrated their 3rd anniversary at Boca, the same restaurant they shared their first date.