Our favorite story is how we came to be and the life we will forever continue create together! It was a sunny day in September - September 14, 2018 to be exact - when Mark and I met on a blind date (thanks goes to Mark's mom, Nikki's friend and divine intervention for playing a key role in the story of how we met). Mark was 20 minutes early, I was 12 minutes late for our date. He'd later tell me I was lucky I was worth the wait. I told Mark to look for the girl in a white maxi dress (he had help from the bartenders in figuring out what that style meant). When I arrived at Hotel Covington I took time trying to figure out exactly who it was I was meeting. If you ask Mark for his version of the story, he'd tell you he saw a shy girl hiding behind a pillar, which he soon realized was me. I'll never forget that first moment of laying eyes on his cute smile and the warm hug that greeted me. We spent the next 7 hours talking, laughing, sipping champagne and bourbon and planning our next date. I recall thinking that evening that reality finally seemed better than my happiest dreams. We're forever grateful for the stars that aligned, which led us both to just say yes to the date that would changes our lives for the better! From that day on we've been inseparable...spending our days cooking, boating, biking, gardening, traveling, exploring our city, enjoying time as a couple with our family & friends, and lots of time together at home in 2020...all while appreciating the pure happiness and growth that accompanies this special phase in life. As we dream about the fun that accompanies building our future together, we are over the moon excited to again say yes, as we begin our life as Mr. & Mrs. Schroeder with a big celebration surrounded by the love of our friends and family! Here's to love, laughter and happily ever after...and lots of champagne toasting when we celebrate with you all in October!