It all began on a hot mid-June Virginia day in 2014. John flew down to the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg for freshman orientation, where Emily happened to be John's freshman orientation leader. A few years later at a fateful homecoming things aligned and we began dating. After two years of long-distance and many trips back and forth from North Carolina, Emily finished grad school and moved up north to start her career and life in Massachusetts. We have held strong through all of life's curveballs, including loved ones who are no longer here, major career advancements and changes, moving, and generally trying to figure "it" out. Our engagement began with a proposal on the boat in the middle of Crow's Pond. In true Chatham fashion, we were almost fogged in, but as we've learned- never cancel your plans. We are both extremely excited and lucky to have you all celebrate with us and our families.