Memorial Day 2017 was one not to be forgotten. The future Mrs. Jonas was back in Virginia visiting friends and family while she was living in Charlotte, NC. I was beginning training to become a Virginia Beach firefighter and a fellow classmate decided to host a holiday BBQ. Little did we know that old mutual friends bringing us together on this day would set the stage for our beginning. We began a relationship shortly after meeting but distance between us did not make it easy. After two years Mariah decided to move back to Virginia to be closer to family (and me). With the distance not being an issue, our relationship was able to take off. Things moved fairly quickly! Mariah moved in with me (and decided to move all my “bachelor” furniture out) and settled into life with two fluffy giant pups. After living together for a year, I knew that I was meant to spend my life with her. Nervous as ever, I asked her family if I would be able to marry Mariah. After being given their blessing, I finally asked Mariah to marry me following a dinner on the beach. For now our days are spent planning our dream day when we become Mr. and Mrs. Thank you for reading the short version of our story. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!