It was a Wednesday. Both Ellese and I individually bought tickets to a show in town and at the time we were apprehensive about going. After some coaxing from our friends, we gave in and made our way to a mutual friend’s apartment before making our way to the show. I remember walking in and immediately noticing Ellese from across the room and immediately losing focus of anything else. I quickly made my way through the room, greeting friends and ended up in front of her making my introduction. Little did I know that I would be greeting my future Wife. We had an amazing night at the show, dancing, talking and even a kiss. We spent the entire night getting to know each other and I was instantly mesmerized. Ellese was (and still is) beautiful, witty, smart, funny, and dare I say, a bit dangerous. A perfect combination I must say. Time passed and our relationship grew immensely strong. Bring us now to sunrise over the snow capped peaks surrounding a misty Lake Moraine in Banff, Canada, June 28, 2017. We were up well before dawn to make it to the lake. Weeks before, I contacted Ellese’s good friend Kir, to inform her that Ellese was going to ask her and her husband Ben to join us on a mountain vacation and encouraged her to say yes. Kir and I then put together a plan to give Ellese the surprise of her life. Kir, being a professional photographer, had a connection to a dress designer that offered some beautiful dresses to be used for a photo shoot. This was all presented to Ellese as a great opportunity for some wonderful photos in a magically picturesque location and that was all. The day of the photo shoot, I went down on one knee and asked for Ellese’s hand in marriage and she said YES! I have had the best time of my life building our relationship and falling so madly in love with Ellese. I can't wait for what our future holds and I am so excited to live each day to the fullest with her by my side. Together, we will build a life full of love, happiness, and excitement!