WE'RE GETTING MARRIED!

Our first date was filled with excitement, nerves, and a whole lot of laughter at the local bowling alley. Though we were both a little nervous to meet, the energy quickly turned playful as we took turns rolling for strikes and cheering each other on. The bowling alley seemed to have a mind of its own, breaking down a few times during the night. But instead of letting it ruin the mood, we turned each pause into a chance to chat and laugh even more. We shared a plate of nachos, bonded over our mutual love of snacks, and sang along to the karaoke in the background. What could have been a frustrating night turned into a perfect one, filled with laughter, connection, and the start of something truly special.

The proposal was a masterfully planned surprise, with both families working together to make it unforgettable. To keep the moment a secret, the bride's family devised a clever plan: they pretended to take a group photo with her at the beautiful Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in Richmond, VA. Meanwhile, the groom and his family were hidden nearby, awaiting the perfect moment. As the bride posed for the ‘picture,’ her family instructed her to turn around—and there, standing in the heart of the garden with a ring box in hand, was the groom. The sight of him, surrounded by the lush gardens, transformed her suspicion into joyful surprise as he asked her to spend forever with him. It was a moment filled with laughter, tears, and the warmth of family—truly a memory they’ll cherish for a lifetime.