We're getting married!

Rachel was Bobby’s recruiter when he applied for a job at the company they now both work for – and her best hire to this day ;) While we tried to keep it strictly professional, after many rounds of interviews, and then about a year of working in the same office, friendly banter, and plenty of work outings we finally started dropping hints that there could be something there. Bobby asked Rachel to skip an all-company meeting to get drinks one night, and neither of them ever looked back.

Rachel — “I remember everything! Where we went, what we wore, what we ordered. It’s kind of crazy! But my biggest memory is just being so enthralled with everything he said and did. I had been so relieved when he finally had asked me to go out and I just wanted to soak up everything about him. It was one of only a few times I’d seen him outside of a work setting at that point. And I just remember thinking how incredible I thought (and still think!) he was/is.” Bobby — “I remember that after trying for weeks to figure out a way to talk to her outside of work, I asked her to play hookie from a company meeting and get drinks with me instead. And, I was nervous, of course, which was probably why I suggested getting drinks on a boat when I get seasick! She looked beautiful as the sun set and we continued on into the night at another riverside rooftop bar. The rest is history.”

Rachel — “I knew Bobby was the one after our third date (I actually told my Maid of Honor Jessica “I’m going to marry him” over dinner one night after that date, she can attest to it!). On our third date we went to the San Gennaro Festival and I still vividly remember how he held my hand as we walked through the busy streets. I’ll never forget how secure I felt in that moment and how excited I was that everyone around would know he was with me. I never wanted that day to end, which turns out I was in luck because he invited me to go out with his friends that night. That’s what really sealed the deal. His friends were so kind and welcoming and I felt so comfortable with them, I knew this was a person I wanted to be with forever. There were plenty of moments that have reaffirmed that over the subsequent months/years but that’s the very first moment I knew he was my guy.” Bobby — “I knew I wanted to date her from the moment I met her, but I knew I wanted to marry her after two weekends in Winter 2019. We had been dating only a couple of months, but Rachel joined me for a surprise party for my mother’s 60th birthday and a weekend away with my childhood friends. Both times were whirlwind weekends meeting those closest to me, but Rachel took it in stride and fit in seamlessly. She treated everyone like she knew them for years, and it opened my eyes to see that she was the one for me.”

Rachel — “I love Bobby’s thoughtfulness and how genuine and supportive he is. You’ll never meet a person who cares more deeply than Bobby and he truly is so caring and thoughtful to everyone. He is genuine and true in everything he says and does. He’s also my biggest cheerleader and makes me feel like I can accomplish anything. Also, those eyes and that smile!!! :)” Bobby — “I love Rachel’s dedication to being the best – the best partner, daughter, sister, coworker, and friend she can be. She’s always thinking of others, and she supports me no matter what. Rachel’s work ethic and drive are only matched by her kindness and passion for causes she cares about. Her laughter is contagious, and her dimples are the cutest :)”