Kim and Michael shared their first date at Jack Rose Whiskey Bar in DC less than a week after Kim moved to the city. Kim was 30+ minutes late and teased Michael for using a calculator to determine the tip (yikes!). Thankfully he stuck around, and the two bonded over their Big Ten backgrounds and their ability to weasel out of speeding tickets. When they said their goodbyes, Michael was already planning the second date for the following day!

Knowing how much Kim loves Christmastime and being with her family, Michael seized the opportunity to propose at the giant Christmas tree in Millenium Park in Chicago while Kim's mom captured the moment on camera. Even though Michael knew he wouldn't be proposing until later that evening, he carried the ring in his pocket all day across the city. Thankfully, the ring stayed safe and secret up until the moment he got down on one knee. She said YES, of course!

Our wedding is taking place at Fleetwood Farm Winery which we've visited frequently as winery guests since 2018. We've enjoyed visiting wineries in VA and MD over the years and it seemed like the perfect setting for us to tie the knot! We are so excited to celebrate our love and the joining of our lives!