We met in Milwaukee, WI during Dave's sophomore year and Morgan's junior year at Marquette University. We were introduced by our mutual friend, Ryan Siemborski, who Dave knew through dorm life in McCormick and Morgan met through the Marquette Ski & Snowboard Team. While the exact date is unclear, we know it was at one of the many gatherings that occurred at Morgan's house, the infamous 913. What started as a friendship over a common love for Marquette basketball, Real Chili, and Trooper quickly turned into something more.

Like any other sunny Saturday, we headed to Cherry Creek State Park to stroll the two mile off-leash loop with Satch. Morgan kept commenting on how the dog seemed VERY excited and Dave knew he was feeding off of his energy. There, in one of our favorite spots in Colorado, with the mountains in the distance and Satch by our sides, Dave got down on one knee and Morgan said yes! He hurried her home to change for "brunch with friends" which ended up being a surprise engagement party with both of our families and our best friends from Colorado. He did good :)

Utah is a very special place for us. It is the first place Dave introduced Morgan as his "girlfriend" to friends when she visited him during his summer internship. It is the first (and only!) place Dave has ever beaten Morgan in a race. It is the first place we moved together. It is the first place we hiked and snowboarded together. It is the first place we raised dogs together. It is the first place we made our home together and the place we truly fell in love. Having family and friends all over, it seemed like a no-brainer that for The Big Day we should gather everyone together in this special place. We understand that not everyone may be able to join us in Utah, but please know that whether or not you'll be physically with us on our wedding day, we are so grateful to have your continued love and support as we start this new journey together!