We're getting married!

Amy and Eric had both hoped but never expected to find love via online dating. After all the frustrations and awkward moments of bad first dates, they still remained optimistic that a beer at an Irish pub with the person on the other side of the computer screen would be the one for them. And were they ever. Amy had a Smithwick's and played with her hair too much. Eric ordered Castle Danger and had shoes that were just a bit too white. But the hours quickly passed as did the conversation and laughter. From singing along with the live band to Mumford & Sons, to talking about life, family, and all the in-between, they were eventually the only patrons left at the pub that night. After having to say good night both were eager for date two. And three. And four. And eventually what leads you here to their website today.

On a summer day in Brainerd, Eric took Amy out for a boat ride on North Long Lake. Once out on the water, he pulled out a hidden picnic basket with red gingham lining, the quintessential basket for a surprise proposal. Eric poured two glasses of wine, and proceeded to hand Amy small gifts from the basket. Each gift held special meaning for the couple. A snow-globe and Christmas ornament from Chicago, where they nervously first said "I love you". Beer from Omni brewery, a popular meeting point for a mid-week date. Bridal magazines and a wedding planner book, to help plan for the big day. And a small circle scribbled on a sheet of ripped paper, a hasty outline of Amy's ring size that Eric made during one of their Omni dates. A memento Eric kept in his cell phone case for months, unbeknownst to Amy. Then it happened. One knee. Best friends. A few tears (from both). An enthusiastic "YES!". Prior to heading to the shore, they danced to their wedding song as the sun dipped into the horizon. Eric's shoes are sometimes still too white, and Amy still plays with her hair on their dates. And life is as good as it has ever been.