We met at a surprise party that Jared was throwing for his Best Man, Justin. Jared had heard a lot about Sam while he was planning the party and was told by one of his cousins that he "would probably fall in love with her" when he finally met her. It's hard to call it love at first sight when you're both in high school, but we certainly felt an instant connection and were sure that we each had found a very special person.

Since meeting in 2009 we remained in touch as friends, even though we lived an hour apart. Jared knew that Sam meant the world to him and decided that he wanted her to officially be his girlfriend right before he went away to college. We have hit a lot of milestones and special dates together, but 08/09/10 will always hold an extra special place.

In the midst of one of the toughest years any of us had ever seen, Jared asked Sam the easiest question she's had to answer in her life. After sharing a delicious brunch together, Jared took Sam to Point Pleasant Beach, which had been a special place in our relationship. Sam didn't suspect a thing until Jared wanted to take a walk on the beach with his boat shoes on... It was there on the beach that Jared asked Sam to be his wife... and obviously she said YES!