We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Where do we begin....thank goodness for the dating app called "Bumble"! We both swiped right and look where we are now! On November 26, 2018, Chelsea sent the first message on the dating app. (Bumble requires the girl to message the guy first-something that Chelsea was nervous about doing! haha). Her first message to John was "Hey John! How was your Thanksgiving? I'm also a dog person! :) " Cheesiest message ever but hey, it worked! We quickly realized we had lots in common! Our first date was Dec. 2! John picked the perfect spot- Cooper's Hawk Winery! Our first date went from just meeting for drinks, to getting an app, dinner, and dessert! We talked for hours and it felt like we knew each other for much longer! John set up date #2 later that week! Chelsea invited John to watch her school Winter Concert! (Chelsea teaches elementary orchestra in Herndon and Reston). John showed up to her concert with roses (smart move), got a front row seat (haha!) and ended up meeting Chelsea's parents at the same time! (A bit early to meet the parents--but hey, it worked out!) Chelsea also supported John in his love of hockey! Many games, Chelsea watched from the empty stands! (Go Mangos!) One of our best dates was going to a CAPS game! Chelsea had never been to an NHL game!(PS- our ceremony officiant is Bob McDonald! ---Go Caps!) Fast forward to March 2020... Chelsea always told John that she wouldn't move in with him until he proposed....well that all changed when we had to quarantine! Chelsea knew that the only person she wanted to quarantine with was John, and he felt the same way! Chelsea's apartment lease was over in July and Chelsea officially moved in with John! Woohoo! Chelsea was now a mom to two adorable pups that she loves so much- Penny and Thor! John finally popped the question on November 7, 2020 at Fox Meadow Winery! Total surprise to Chels, but BEST DAY EVER! (Well until July 24, 2021!)