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Update: In light of COVID-19, we wanted to check in and let you know your health and safety are our top priority. We’re still figuring things out and will keep you posted about any changes to our wedding. Thank you for your patience!
Update: In light of COVID-19, we wanted to check in and let you know your health and safety are our top priority. We’re still figuring things out and will keep you posted about any changes to our wedding. Thank you for your patience!
September 18, 2021
Pottstown, PA
#onceuponodea

Michelle and Pat

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Patrick O’Dea

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Michelle Gavan

#onceuponodea

Pottstown

PA

September 18

2021

How We Met

11-22-2018

We met on the dating app Bumble on Thanksgiving Eve, 2018. After I started the conversation, Pat began by introducing himself and said "your cat named Luna should meet my dog named Luna". We've been inseparable ever since!

The Proposal

03-21-2020

It began as a semi-normal Saturday in March of 2020. I asked Pat if there was anything in particular he wanted to do outside of the house for his birthday since the festivities we were intending on doing the following weekend had already been canceled due to the pandemic, and there were so many uncertainties of what we would be able to do in the weeks to come. Pat immediately responded with telling me how much he wanted to take a walk on my favorite trail in Valley Forge Park. Since Pat had to pivot on his original proposal idea, he was unsure of exactly where he wanted to propose along the trail. Once we rounded a corner on Valley Creek Trail and spotted a waterfall, Pat said he knew immediately this was the perfect place. He took my hand and led me off the trail to a nearby clearing. When he let go of my hand to pull out the ring, I was lost in the scenery and continued to walk forward. I didn't notice he wasn't next to me until I felt a tug on the back of my jacket. When I turned around he was down on one knee! I of course started to cry, and said YES! We are so excited to celebrate the beginning of the next chapter in our lives with you all!

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