Joan and Richard met through mutual friends in 2015! Over the years it just became more and more clear that they were meant to be with each other. Richard never got the chance to meet Joan's Dad, but as the two talked about their lives, they realized that even as kids they were likely in the same place at the same time and didn't even know it. During the summer Joan's Dad use to live at the NBAFS, which is also where Richard's Grandfather worked at the time. They then realized that they attended the same fishing derbies and family events that NBAFS hosted. And here they are years later, with a love story that is magical and pure!

Joan and Richard got engaged on September 26th, 2020. Joan was taking family photos for her best friend and sister in law's family at Benson's Animal Park in Hudson, NH. Little did she know that the photoshoot was also for her! While surrounded by their loved ones, Richard asked Joan to spend the rest of their lives together!