We are so excited to celebtrate with you!

By means of destiny (and the internet) we met without knowing a thing about each other. One thing led to another and after a couple weeks of talking on the phone we met in person for our first date. We got rained out and we ran to a gazebo where we talked for what seemed like hours. Two more weeks went by as Paula traveled to see her family in California. The day after she came back, we went on our second date and from then on, there was not a day we wanted to be without the other. Together through ups, downs, four college degrees and a whole lot of student loans; here we are, celebrating our love!

Melissa's Proposal: After weeks of hiding a ring and planning for a surprise birthday/engagement party, Paula dared to ask me if I was hiding something. With a face that says it all, the cover was almost blown. The day came and as we drove to the gazebo where we went on our first date, our friend's car was seen by Paula and the cover was totally blown. I had to drag Paula to the gazebo as she laughed and kept trying to run away so I was left with no choice. I just went down on one knee and said "Will you marry me?" and Paula laughed and said "well duh!". - Melissa Paula's proposal: I always have been better at hiding surprises and I made sure I still was able to give her the "surprise" effect even though we were already engaged. With friends involved, we were invited to "hangout" downtown for Melissa's birthday. When we got there, no one was really there... yet. A few minutes passed by and Jocelyn, a singer we saw during one of our first dates, walked in and serenaded Melissa with our song (Never Stop by SafetySuit if you want to give it a listen). I got down on one knee and the rest is history. - P