welcome to our wedding

We crossed paths for the first time at Notre Dame High School in Lawrenceville, NJ. Stepping into that school on the initial day, we sensed the beginning of a new chapter in our lives. Little did we anticipate that this journey would lead us to find the person we would share both the better and worse moments with. Our official introduction occurred during our freshman year in a Spanish class. Back then, we were merely classmates, yet fate had us assigned to desks right next to each other. Jamie, recognized as the outgoing and remarkably well-rounded athlete, contrasted with Emily, the quiet and studious dancer. Over the years, their paths converged during junior year. Jamie first caught Emily's attention during a friend's sweet 16 celebration when they linked arms as part of the event. Despite being just friends at the time, Jamie insisted he always harbored deeper feelings for Emily. The turning point arrived at a high school basketball game. Jamie, positioned in the lively Notre Dame Hooligans section, spotted Emily across the room. Standing up, he formed a heart with his hands and signaled to Emily from across the court. That moment marked the beginning of a love story that would become history in the making.

Our proposal unfolded like a scene from a fairy tale, a culmination of nine years of shared love and memories. Emily, expecting to have a clue when the moment would come, was completely taken by surprise when Jamie orchestrated the most wonderful and unexpected proposal. Nine years prior, in Princeton, NJ, just 30 minutes from their eventual wedding venue, Jamie had asked Emily to be his girlfriend on Lover's Lane. Fast forward to the proposal day, where a trip to Washington, DC, initially disguised as a dinner honoring Jamie's grandfather, became the backdrop for this unforgettable moment. The day began innocently with brunch and sightseeing, Emily blissfully unaware of the secret plans unfolding behind the scenes. Upon reaching the supposed venue for the "dinner" at Dumbarton Oaks Garden, Jamie suggested a detour to explore the gardens and pass the time. Emily agreed, and as they strolled amid the breathtaking cherry blossoms, her favorite flowers, they reached a picturesque pool of water named, coincidentally, "Lover's Lane Pool." It was there, against the backdrop of natural beauty, that Jamie took a knee and asked Emily to marry him. Thoughtful in both words and actions, Jamie had arranged for a photographer to capture every precious moment of the proposal. After bidding farewell to the gardens and the photographer, Jamie had one more surprise up his sleeve. He told Emily they would return to the hotel to share the good news with family and friends by phone. However, upon entering the hotel room, Emily was met not only by the warmth of their close ones but also by the joyful realization that they were all there to celebrate with her and her new fiancé. It was a day that blended romance, surprise, and the love of family and friends into a perfect and unforgettable memory.