We’re getting married!

We both initially met while both working at Mellow Mushroom in downtown Blacksburg, while attending school at Virginia Tech, and I (apparently) did not give Michael the time of day. A few months later after Michael had gotten a new job at a local bar, Hokie House, (and a new haircut), our paths crossed again and we instantly hit it off. Thanks to my liquid courage, I striked up a conversation and asked for his number. The rest was history and I introduced him to my family a week later.

About 6 months after we started dating, Michael left to serve his country in the Navy and we began our long distance relationship. This consisted of many video chat date nights, late night phone calls, airport hugs, and lots of traveling! Michael was finally stationed in Norfolk a year later and we were reunited for good at his best man's wedding in Virginia.

Michael proposed to me on my birthday weekend on a trip to Charlottesville with my closest friends! Although COVID-19 interfered with some plans, the weekend was perfect! We drove back home to my parent's house to share the news and were welcomed by lots of loved ones, including Michael's mom who flew in from Florida as part of the surprise!