We met online! Our first date was May 14, 2016 at Brewer's Kettle. Allen likes to tell the story that he had plans with his friends afterwards because he thought it wouldn't turn out well. Instead, we were there for 5 hours!
We went to New Bern for the weekend, and unbeknownst to Jessica, Allen had purchased a ring already. Allen and his mom had planned an event for the 4th of July, but Allen decided to do it waterfront in New Bern after dinner at Persimmon's!