Amanda and Mark first met in 2018 and later reconnected in early 2020. Amanda asked Mark out to dinner under the ruse of getting skiing advice (little did he know that she couldn't stop thinking about him since 2018). This second-first date happened on March 2nd, 2020. They quickly stopped “seeing other people”, at least within 6 ft. Those early days of the pandemic were filled with puzzles, creative date nights, silly workouts (tomato sauce dumbbells as the gyms closed), hiking, camping & walking their dogs. In March 2023, Amanda and Mark went uphill skiing at Arapahoe Basin (their favorite bloody mary provider, and occasional ski destination). When they reached the turnaround point above Black Mountain Lodge, Mark proposed. They're so excited to start the next phase of their lives together and can't wait to celebrate with you in August!