We originally met at a Atlanta United soccer game but didn't hit it off until St Patricks Day of the following year. We bonded over our love for Red Hot Chili Peppers and Irish car bombs. Some of our first dates included yoga and Chipotle, beers at Ponce City Market, and of course pizza. Julia returned to finish school in Savannah, GA and James made the trek to visit.

James proposed at Blood Mountain, a rigorous and steep hike on the Appalachian Trial. Nick and Mari flew in from Boston with the ring and popped out of the bushes as part of the surprise! After Julia said yes we celebrated with friends and family at Wolf Mountain Vineyard. We returned to our BNB and opened a bottle of Caymus Wine that we had bought in Napa Valley specifically for when we got engaged. It was a great day all around!