Our story began on August 25, 2014 at Brooksfield School in McLean, VA. Elaina had just graduated from Christopher Newport University and she was starting her career in the education field. Sam had been a part of the Brooksfield community for years, and this was his first school year working there full time. On the first day we were introduced to each other by a co-worker (who would soon become one of our best friends, Claire) and to be honest, the rest was history. We realized we had the same taste in music almost instantly and bonded over talk of our love of country music. We were compatible in almost every way. From day one we had each other laughing and smiling. We introduced each other to our friends and family and everyone noticed the compatibility (and the non-stop laughter.) Three years after we met, we moved into our first apartment together and made our family whole by adding our perfect schnoodle, Rudy! In May of 2018 Sam surprised Elaina with an engagement ring in Frederick, Maryland one of her favorite places. Her grandmother, and both sets of parents were present for the surprise. It was a wonderful day! We are so excited to celebrate with you all in November! We cannot wait to become husband and wife surrounded by all of the people we love the most. Get ready, it is going to be fun!