We met at a small dive bar in Emerald Isle, NC, in March 2024 & the rest is history. What began as a simple conversation turned into a connection that felt instantly natural. As many of you know, that was 6 weeks before Patrick left on a 6 month deployment to Japan - but that didn't stop us; we fit in as much time as we could until mid April & then said "see you later". Those next six months were filled with A LOT of FaceTime dates, late nights on the phone, & "I miss you" texts - but it led to a love that keeps growing stronger every day. The next year was filled with a coming home, orders to move states, & then - on May 28, 2025- a surprise proposal that took everyone's breath away. From a beachside bar to moving states and building a life together, we are so excited to celebrate the next chapter with all of you - our favorite people!