We’re getting married!

Jack and Merveille knew each other through mutual friends but they had never met. One summer Jack decided to take a leap of faith and travel across the US to meet this mysterious girl. With great anticipation and uncertainty about what will happen next, Jack and Merveille met for the first time in Buffalo NY. Although their interest in each other built up through long phone conversations and endless messages, that first look solidified their love. So much for love at first sight huh! Long distance is not for everyone, but once you have found a best friend in the person you love, there's no mountain you can’t overcome. “In true love the smallest distance is too great and the greatest distance can be bridged.” - Hans Nouwens

Jack knew Merveille was the one when she traveled all the way from Buffalo NY to Tucson AZ to attend his graduation. Now it was only a matter of time before he can pop the question. A few weeks later, Jack secretly started to plan that day with Merveille's sister. All the way from AZ, he prepared a romantic dinner date, coordinated with Merveille's sister for the decorations, and all that was left was to get Merveille from Alfred (where she attends school) to Buffalo to be proposed in front of her family and friends. The big day: began with a simple date to Italian Prime at Salvatore's. With absolutely nothing in mind, Merveille returned home to the biggest surprise of her life. The man of her dreams standing in front of balloons that write out "will you marry me", and surrounded by those that are very near to their hearts. As tears were running down her face, she stumbled her way to Jack. He got down on one knee and asked Merveille and we quote "make me the happiest man alive and marry me". She said YES!!!!