Marisa and Duncan were introduced at the age 16 by mutual friends. On their first date, following a friend's band concert in downtown Wayzata, the two walked the beach for hours, sparking a connection that would become true love. It's incredible to think that it all began over 10 years ago! The two were inseparable for the remaining 2 and a half years of high school. They spent their time supporting each others' sports and activities (Duncan swears he could still judge high school dance meets; Marisa brags about her "better than average" understanding of football), spending time with friends, sharing a bond over music, attending about ~10 school dances (it was so many!), and doing whatever else it was that high school kids did. Sadly, their story took a turn when Marisa and Duncan split up prior to going to college. And then after graduating, Duncan moved to Seattle while Marisa stayed in Minneapolis. Circumstances changed when Duncan moved back to Minnesota in the spring of 2017. The two decided to catch up and reconnected over a drink on a Saturday night. What wasn't planned to be a "date" quickly became the now soon-to-be-married couple's "second first date." It turned into hours of talking and catching up. Soon after, they fell back into the routine of dating again. In the three years since, Marisa and Duncan have been on multiple trips, become regulars at Rock the Garden, attended weddings, met each others' college friends, supported each other immeasurably, moved in together and gotten engaged (!), to name just a few things. It's been an incredible time in their life. We are so looking forward to starting this new chapter together. Can’t wait to celebrate with all of our favorite people!