Like most young adults in the age of modern technology, Christian and I found ourselves searching for soulmates via relationship apps. After a few days of chatting and texting, Christian asked me out for a date; I happily accepted. We ended up going to the shooting range and out to dinner after. It was an immediate connection! After a year of dating, Christian planned an anniversary trip to one of my favorite US cities, Washington D.C. We spent a brisk November day walking and touring the city. After a delicious lunch at one of our favorite BBQ places in D.C., Christian convinced me to go look at one last monument. As we approached the area in front of the Lincoln Monument, Christian asked a passerby if he would take a photo of us. While the stranger was snapping away, Christian got down on one knee and popped the question. I said HECK YES and we called our parents with the news. Now, over a year later, we are thrilled to be planning our dream wedding in my parents’ backyard. And we cannot wait to celebrate with you all!