Our serendipitous encounter traces back to the year 2014, where Stephanie was in her senior year of high school, and Keith, a freshman in college. The journey began when we crossed paths working at our first job together, the pizzeria Papa Gino's. It was amidst the triviality of a misplaced hat, strategically left behind in Keith's vehicle at Stephanie's discreet orchestration, while helping Keith find his misplaced phone that our timeless romance commenced. When the time came, Stephanie pursued her collegiate endeavors in New York City, marking the onset of a lasting connection that withstood the challenges of distance. Despite the physical separation, our emotional bond persevered, strengthened by time and space. After four years of dedicated commitment, Keith joined Stephanie in New York City, supporting her through her legal studies and beyond. Thus, our story unfolds—a narrative marked by resilience, steadfast dedication, and the undeniable pull of fate.

As we neared our 10 year anniversary of dating, Stephanie began to wonder if Keith would ever pop the question! Little did she know, Keith had been planning an elaborate surprise proposal for nearly a year and recruited the help of his Best Man, John, to help with location scouting, planning and coordinating. At the time, Christmas was just days away and the historic, and beautiful, Christmas Tree at the Rockefeller Center provided the perfect backdrop. Keith had planned a seemingly spontaneous encounter with Stephanie's friend and bridesmaid, Melissa, skillfully diverting Stephanie's attention while he prepared to make his move. Completely immersed in the moment, Stephanie was taken aback when prompted to turn around, only to find Keith on one knee, ready to take their relationship to new heights. After Keith forgot his entire speech he had planned and simply asked the question "Will you marry me?" Stephanie delightfully and emotionally said YES! We were surrounded by hidden friends and family, along with a growing crowd, to watch Stephanie's reaction and share our moment with. The air filled with cheers and applause, transforming the already special location into a scene of pure love.