Mike and Lizzie met on the ballroom dance team at the College of the Holy Cross and quickly hit it off. Although their first date—a viewing of IT—ended with Mike making Lizzie promise to never pick another horror movie again, they fell into an easy routine of going to the gym together after class, sharing assorted drinks (“assorted bevvys”) at the campus center, and spending late evenings studying in Mike’s chemistry lab. Over the next seven years, Mike and Lizzie continued to discover new things about each other. Mike introduced Lizzie to his world of video games, while Lizzie shared her unwavering passion for all things Christmas and the outdoors. Together, they embraced their love for traveling, trying new foods, and creating memories that would last a lifetime. In October 2024, they headed to Tromsø, Norway to see the northern lights. On their first night, under the glowing Arctic sky, Mike proposed. It was a simple, unforgettable moment that perfectly reflected their journey—full of love, laughter, and just the right amount of adventure.