11/21/2018 - Melissa and Vincent matched through a dating app called 'The League'. Melissa messaged Vincent first (after seeing his cool flag football pics). 11/26/2018 - Vincent invited Melissa out for their first date, margaritas and truffle fries, at Proper 21. Minutes after they parted ways that night, Vincent texted Melissa to let her know it was the best first date of his life. 01/01/2019 - Vincent asked Melissa to be his girlfriend as the clock struck midnight. 06/08/2019 - Melissa and Vincent moved into their very first place together! After many conversations about DC vs Virginia, Vincent found a DC apartment that checked all of Melissa's boxes. 08/20/2019 - Melissa and Vincent went on their first international trip together, visiting Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam. 05/30/2020 - After many more conversations about Virginia vs DC, Melissa and Vincent found a new apartment in Virginia (with an outstanding view of DC). 07/30/2021 - Melissa and Vincent signed on their first home in Alexandria, Virginia! 09/14/2021 - Vincent proposed to Melissa at the Jefferson Memorial! Melissa was speechless at first, but then she quickly said yes. So many other important dates, laughs, long conversations, and time spent with family and friends. We can't wait to celebrate the next, biggest, and brightest step in our love story with you!