Justin and Michelle met while each on a long weekend trip with their friends, Ryan and Angela, in Charleston, SC. The setting: a 1920’s speakeasy-inspired bar called Prohibition. A live, swing jazz band was performing in the background. Michelle, donned in her head-to-toe Canadian tuxedo, immediately caught Justin’s eye (in her defense, it was unseasonably cold and the only pants and jacket she packed were denim). The two, along with Ryan and Ang, closed the bar after an invitation from the bartender to stay after hours and try new cocktails. Needless to say, the group left with a night full of belly laughs, new friends, and a set of reduced fine motor skills. After that night, Justin relentlessly pursued Michelle, until she finally caved and agreed to go on a date. The weeks that followed were a whirlwind. On their third date, they traveled to Colorado Springs where Justin quickly learned sunburns were a deal breaker for Michelle (He now reminds Michelle to reapply her zinc and pack her hat). Their fifth date was the riskiest - venturing on a week-long RV trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Despite Michelle losing her wallet on the second day and getting altitude sickness on the third, this trip proved to be one of the most memorable, and ultimately, the one that solidified the start of a wild four years! Their travels included exploring different U.S. cities, visiting national parks, stand up paddling along different coasts, flying over scenic views, hiking through the most incredible trails, immersing deep into Portuguese culture, and ending in the best trip of all: an engagement in Maui, Hawaii!! They have spent the last four years traveling to new places, exploring the outdoors, reaching some major milestones, working hard to achieve lifelong goals, finishing renovation projects, (surviving a pandemic), and spending quality time with their loved ones. They can't wait to start this next chapter together, and are looking forward to a lifetime filled with love, happiness, and adventure!