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Update: In light of COVID-19, we wanted to let you know our wedding is going forward as planned. If you’re no longer able to attend, we completely understand. You can update your RSVP anytime on our site, and we wish you health and safety during this difficult time.
Update: In light of COVID-19, we wanted to let you know our wedding is going forward as planned. If you’re no longer able to attend, we completely understand. You can update your RSVP anytime on our site, and we wish you health and safety during this difficult time.
August 28, 2021
Hamilton, NJ
#JoeyandNia2021

Nia & Joseph

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Joseph Deegan

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Nia Davis

#JoeyandNia2021

August 28, 2021

Hamilton, NJ

How We Met

10/03/14

Nia: During the early trials of online dating and constant suspicion of kidnapping, I decided to give one of the many dating apps a try. One busy work afternoon, in between working and scrolling on my phone, I got a notification from Joseph. I immediately went on his profile and looked at his many photos. The one that stood out to me was him in a navy tank top and navy gym shorts crouching and giant waterfall in the background. I thought he was very handsome and proceeded to look at his message. Joey: It's funny because before I met Nia, I was at the verge of giving up on love. I had already gone on a few dates with other women and it just wasn't working out. But I decided to try one last time and when I saw Nia's photo, I knew I needed to meet her. I immediately sent a message with the hopes of hearing back.

Our Awkward First Date

10/03/14

Nia: The day of meeting in-person finally came. We ended up going to Joy Indian Restaurant in Park Slope, Brooklyn. I got to the restaurant first and got a table for us. I waited there for five minutes. In the back of my mind, I was hoping I didn't get stood up. He texted saying he arrived and finding parking and reached to the restaurant a few minutes later. He stood outside nervously and I waved to him to join me. He wore a green long sleeve shirt, jeans and his signature baseball cap (at the time). After some nervous glances; we started making small talk. We ordered a couples dinner special and talked some more. After dinner, we walked around park slope for a while and he took me to the train. He offered to drive me home and I told him "no". Years later, I told him the reason why I said "no" because I didn't know him well yet and I wasn't sure he was a killer. Joseph: It was a long drive to Brooklyn, I borrowed my sister's EZ pass and took the hour and a half long drive crossing my fingers that the date wouldn't take a nosedive in the first five minutes. Nia got to the restaurant before I did, and I was convinced that I had ruined my first impression. Luckily, she was still happy to meet me and we enjoyed a nice meal together. We walked around after dinner, and as I was not entirely convinced I had won her over, I told her a joke just before she disappeared into the subway station. I thought that if she gave a genuine laugh, then I had a good chance of getting a second date.

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