We officially met on Rachel's first day of AmeriCorps at the United Teen Equality Center in Lowell, MA. Mike was beginning his second year of the AmeriCorps program so he was the pro and Rachel was the newbie. Over long days at the center, fun-filled retreats, and lots of amazing food we became friends... then more... and the rest is history!

On a random Thursday evening, when Rachel was least expecting it, Mike proposed in Fort Tryon Park, a short walk from our apartment in NYC (we go there a lot!). Mike practically dragged Rachel out the door for a walk- she thought it was going to rain and didn't want to leave the apartment. Low and behold no rain in site, and, in an empty park with the street lights coming on and the fireflies popping out, Mike proposed and Rachel said YES!

We are thrilled to be getting married at the Carey Institute for Global Good in Rensselaerville, NY on June 2, 2018! The Institute is a short drive from Rachel's childhood home in Slingerlands, NY. We are beyond excited to share this beautiful and timeless venue that exudes upstate NY charm during a fun-filled weekend with you, our friends and family!