We met at a pop-up art event (the only one we have ever attended!). Katie knew the people putting the event on and Jason knew one of the artists from his time in the Coast Guard. Coming late to the event, and in his basketball sweats, Jason arrived by himself. Having been persuaded by friends to go out, Katie was not expecting to meet new people. Little did Jason expect Katie, who noticed Jason standing alone admiring his friend's painting, to come up and introduce herself. And as they say, "the rest is history." It's been 5 years of us learning about each other and deepening our bond. Through a pandemic and all. And now we are looking forward to getting married in the company of our close friends and family.