Nathan and Natalie officially met in May 2022 while interning at ThermoFisher Scientific in two different divisions. They started off as friends, getting to know each other while navigating the internship together. Though they didn’t speak much in person at first, a persistent Snapchat streak sparked their connection. From attempting to host intern happy hours, where only the two of them attended, their story truly began in January 2023. The magic moment came in March 2023, when Nathan invited Natalie on a date to downtown Frederick. Along the path, Natalie spotted a dandelion, plucked it, and asked Nathan to make a wish...but when he tried to blow it, she cheekily shoved it in his mouth. That dandelion wish became a part of him… and the wish came true. By May 2023, they officially decided on their anniversary discovered by looking back at the first time “girlfriend” popped up in iMessage. No formal question, just a natural, perfect moment. Since then, the two have been inseparable, becoming each other’s best friends and better halves. From buying their first home together in January 2025 to getting engaged just a few months later in April, Nathan and Natalie’s love story is full of laughter, serendipity, and unforgettable moments.