University of New Haven, Pre-Calc Class Fall 2012. Turns out we were both Forensic Science Majors and lived in the same building... on the same floor... and both in need of a study partner! We had so much in common and everything fell into place! Fast forward years of shared classes, study sessions, so many life long friends, and so much laughter... We have such a beautiful life with an amazing pup, and we cannot wait to start this next chapter!

Fall of 2022. Anthony had planned a beautiful trip to Puerto Rico, one of our favorite places to travel together. He had planned the WHOLE trip by himself... so Nikki knew something was up (or at least she hoped!). The vacation came and went, and to her surprise, no proposal! Christmas 2022. The Richard Family Christmas Vacation to Mexico! The whole family flew to Mexico on Christmas day to spend a week in the sun! The first night there, on the way to dinner, Anthony pulled Nikki aside to the beach. While watching a gorgeous sunset, listening to waves, Anthony got down on one knee with the most beautiful ring! Of course - she said Yes! What a beautiful way to start a vacation!