We met at a get‑together in a car garage, because of course we did. Between the tools, the laughter, and hours of nonstop talking, sparks flew fast. Katelyn made the first move (a fact she cherishes), Sal asked for her number, and from that moment on… the rest is history.

For our first date, Sal took Katelyn to Catardo’s, a cozy Italian restaurant. After dinner, Sal had flowers waiting in the car: the Marauder. Not just any car, but Sal’s pride and joy, the four‑wheeled sidekick that’s been part of countless memories. It’s the same Marauder we later took to Villari Vineyards, where a Sal‑led wine tour somehow ended with us doing donuts in the field (sorry, Regina). Because honestly, is there any better way to end a night together?

We got engaged on a trip to the middle of nowhere in West Virginia, just us and our two fur babies. Sal popped the question by the river. Right after Sage nearly dragged Katelyn into the lake and Sal’s phone took a graceful dive into the water. It was chaotic, hilarious, perfectly imperfect… and absolutely unforgettable.