Mr. & Mrs. Peters: Coming Soon!

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Our story technically began in 2007 at Berklee College of Music in Boston. We were vague acquaintances, occasionally passing each other around campus, smiling and waving politely. One day, while deeply engrossed in painting a mural in the cafetieria, I remember a long-haired, pony-tailed Sean approaching me fearlessly (It was a popular look at music school). People didn't usually approach me -- I wore headphones -- but if you know Sean, you know he's never been afraid of striking up a friendly conversation. We chatted effortlessly about everything from my mural, to the meaning behind his forearm tattoo. Even though true friendship and romance wouldn't spark up for several more years, we still look back on those unassuming moments from our college days with fondness. We marvel at how clueless we were, and how amazing life's surprises can be.

In the Summer of 2012, neither Sean nor I were lucking out in the love department. I guess it's true what they say: "Just when you least expect it..." In fact, I had just barely recovered from a breakup and swore off of dating anyone, when a mutual friend decided to meddle with the two of us. This friend committed so hard to his meddling, that we both got pretty annoyed... One night, after attending an open mic in Boston, we both happened to be headed toward the Park Street Red Line T station. Sean going home to Cambridge, and myself toward Quincy. As we descended the subway stairs, we got on the topic of our meddling friend and swore up and down that neither of us had any intentions of dating, and just wanted to be friends. "Gosh, how could he be so immature?! Don't you know it's possible for men and women to have friendships..." Well thank goodness that we were both so angry, because we stood there by the turn-styles and kept talking each other's ears off until we forgot all about our meddling friend! With an unspoken, but mutual desire to keep the good convo going, Sean asked the question that set things in motion: "The last train doesn't come for another hour or so... would you be down to go get a beer at Bean Town Pub across the street?" That ended up being the best "not-a-date" there ever was. We talked about what we looked for in a relationship, played pool, and laughed a whole lot. As we stood on opposite sides of the track, waiting for our trains that would take us to different cities, we were too far away to keep talking. Sean resorted to giving me an entertaining "show", juggling his hat. He was so goofy, my cheeks began to hurt from smiling... Suddenly, I had a sinking feeling as I heard the humming and screech of the approaching train that was going to take me away... It was that very moment when my denial shattered and I realized: I don't want to be apart from this person!

After that first "not-a-date" went so well, we thought we'd try out a real date and see how that would go... We went to the New England Aquarium, ate a harbor-side lunch, and then blew bubbles on a grassy hill. (Everyone brings two containers of bubbles in their purse on a first date, right?! ... No? ...Just me, then??) I remember how Sean struck up a conversation with this random little kid in front of one of the tanks. He was so endearing and engaging, pointing to the tank, talking about "Nemo and Dory". That wide-eyed kid was instantly a fan of Sean. I found that so charming and it made me want to keep getting to know him.

We refer to the first few years of dating as "relationship concentrate” because we had to overcome so many difficult obstacles that most couples don’t need to face until well into their marriage. Most of you know the story… We were immediately thrown into the "sickness" part of "in sickness and in health." 4 months into dating, Sean noticed a lump on my neck. He urged me to get it checked out—I resisted—He persisted. He stuck by my side through that horrible phone call, multiple cancer surgeries, painful recoveries, radiation, sickness after sickness, and a couple devastating losses going on at the same time, including the passing of my grandmother. It took me years to process my grief, and return to feeling like I was at home in my different body/reality, but Sean’s support was unwavering. His love was unconditional, even though I apologized constantly for being such a mess — “I’m usually much healthier - happier - more nurturing - etc. etc.” …Sean's patient response was always. “I love you, exactly as you are right now.”

In the nearly 10 years we've been together, there have been so many more good times than bad! We've explored beautiful places, and tested our courage: like in South Africa: riding elephants, petting lion cubs and hurdling face-first down the fastest zip-line in the world on our stomachs -- Or jumping off of waterfalls and learning how to roll cigars in a hole-in-the-wall shop in the Dominican Republic. Most recently, we spontaneously got tattoos together (my first) while on a weekend getaway in Provincetown. But we've also enjoyed normal things, like cooking together with jazz music playing, spontaneous slow dances in the kitchen, trips to California to see our family, brushing our teeth while playing freeze dance, and don't forget adopting our sweet little rescue pup named Honey. We've changed careers -- a few times over! Sean went from a massage therapist, to a spa manager, to a lead educator doing learning and development for Equinox. I went from a muralist, to a music teacher for children, to a manager at Anthropologie, to a full-time nanny, to a portrait artist, and then to a picture book illustrator. Meanwhile, we performed a bunch together around the Boston area, built a state-of-the-art isolation booth, and started up a career recording and producing vocals, jingles, and more, for music industry clients. Wowza, we have been busy! And lastly - we spent much of that time connecting with the people we love that have shaped our lives and helped us get where we are today. We love our family and friends! We especially enjoy our roles as doting auntie and uncle to 7 kiddos, who we often play with instead of talking to the adults at gatherings. We've played many roles at weddings -- singers, decor artist, sound man, first-dance songwriter, officiant, wedding party -- But we're so excited that now it's our turn to bring the people we love together and celebrate our wedding! Thanks so much for being along for the ride! We can't wait to celebrate with you!

The way it happened was so "us." This story needs some context: around the house we developed a fun little game, and I don’t know who started it first. One of us gets into a cute pose with the dog while the other is engrossed with work at the computer, and says “Do you love us?” ...Impossible to ignore, the previously-focused individual responds with a smile and a laugh, saying “I do.” Over time, the question simplified to “Do you?!” (okay, now that you understand the context, here is the way it happened) Sean had a plan to propose on Christmas, but last minute found out that my parents weren’t going to be available that day (they’d be social distancing because of a scheduled hospital visit) and he knew that I would probably want to share the news with them in person. So out of an abundance of consideration for his sappy future-fiancé who loves her family, he quickly changed plans and came up with an excuse to “go give them our xmas gifts early” so that they would be able to open them on Christmas Day. I scurried upstairs in our apartment to the craft closet to retrieve some wrapping paper. I found a gift bag I had saved from a previous holiday and started to remark on the beautiful handwriting on the tag from his mother… As I turned around mid sentence, he was posed with Honey and ready to go: “Will you?” It took me a second because I was used to “Do you?” but in disbelief I realized what was happening and my jaw dropped. Before he could open the ring box, we were hugging and sharing some watery eyes and talking about how much we were excited to spend our lives together… Finally he said “Do you want to see the ring?” …we both laughed. It was perfect. So classic and timeless and perfectly suited for me- just like Sean! We went on an engagement victory tour that night, receiving so much love and enthusiasm from our family. It was a sweet memory we'll always remember!