Shawn was an Oregon transplant working as a reporter in a new town. Lillian had recently returned home after a working stint in the nation’s capital. We found each other online, and our first date was April 27, 2017 over trivia at a bar in Statesville, North Carolina. There was soon a second date, then another, then another, as we hiked Hanging Rock, visited the Carolina beaches and met each other's friends and family. Lillian moved to Raleigh for work in 2018, and Shawn wouldn’t follow until the next year. The months between were filled with long drives and weekend visits during which some of our favorite memories were made: Trekking through the state parks around Raleigh, riding the Ferris wheel over the NC State Fair, watching jousting at the Carolina Renaissance Festival and staying in and watching movies. During two trips to Oregon, Shawn was able to introduce his home state and family to Lillian. On our second anniversary, during a weekend at a beach, Shawn proposed with the ring once worn by Lillian’s great-grandmother. The weather, the day, and Lillian’s astonished reaction, were all perfect. She said yes, and we are so excited to share our union with all our friends and family, and to make a lifetime of more memories together. *** WEDDING DATE CHANGE *** For the health and safety of our friends and family, we have decided to postpone our wedding. Same place, same time, different date: August 29, 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to see everyone this summer.