In 2019 Deanna and Austin were both in attendance of the annual McGuire's Irish Pub St. Patrick's Day 5k. Through mutual friends they ended up around each other in the group. Austin made a comment to a nearby stranger about Deanna. This stranger then exclaimed that he knew her and would properly introduce us. This introduction was "Hey ginger!" and a less than gentle shove of Austin in her direction. After the awkward realization that neither one of them actually knew who that man was they exchanged phone numbers and soon after had their first date. It was love at first Irish Wake!

While not a whiskey drinker Deanna's favorite place to go is The Whiskey Bar...for their tito's moscow mule. One of Deanna's friends filled Austin in on this fact and asked her to grab a sunday afternoon drink there. Deanna was celebrating her friends birthday that morning and after bottomless mimosas overslept her 4pm date. Austin knew this type of behavior was what made Deanna the perfect girl for him and they enjoyed moscow mules together the next day. This became a signature drink for the couple and Deanna chose to incorporate copper into the wedding color palette as an homage.

With the anticipation of moving to Johnson City, TN for Deanna to start her new role Austin suggested a midday walk with the dogs in one their favorite spots. Handling stress gracefully is not one of Deanna's strengths but she knew no matter what she could move anywhere if Austin was by her side. On that walk Austin got down on one knee and asked to spend the rest of their lives together with the pups as a witness. A sentimental touch was Austin asking Deanna's dad to create a handmade wooden ring box.