Michelle and I met in January 2021. We first connected on the dating app Hinge, and for our first date, we bundled up and went for a walk along the Saucon Rail Trail. We had a great time walking and talking, and Michelle even laughed at my jokes. We spent the next few months getting to know each other at wineries, breweries, and Applebee’s locations across the Lehigh Valley. From there, the rest was history. In 2022, we moved to Allentown and continued to explore and fall in love with the area where we both were raised. We’ve grown closer with our families, connected with friends new and old, started a softball team (shoutout to the Unsauced Meatballs!), cheered on Hambone at IronPigs games, and have attended as many nights of Musikfest as possible. On December 31, 2023 I took Michelle for another walk along the Saucon Rail Trail - the first time we had been back since our first date. Along the walk, I got down on one knee and asked her to marry me. She made me the happiest man in the world that day, and we memorialized the moment by reenacting the proposal at the local JCPenny Photo studio. We are so grateful for our friends and family who have joined us along our journey, and look forward to celebrating with all of you at our wedding, and for many years to come!