Yay, you’re here! We’re so excited to have you along on this incredible adventure as we get ready to say “I do!” This website is our little love nest on the internet, where you’ll find all the details you need for the big day (and all the fun leading up to it!).

We met at work about six years ago, during a tech training Emily was facilitating. To keep participants engaged, she brought pipe cleaners—simple tools for restless hands. Andrew saw more than a distraction; he saw an opportunity. At the end of the session, he left behind a small pipe cleaner butterfly for Emily to find. She did. She was charmed. She threw it away. (He’s still recovering.) Determined not to let the story end there, Andrew struck up a conversation with Emily at the office coffee station. Emily panicked—she had no idea who he was. Her immediate thought? “Who the heck is this guy?” But from that moment on, names were exchanged, and a true workplace triumph was secured. We quickly became friends, bonding over egg pita sandwiches, questionable office coffee, and a shared love of dry humor. Lunch breaks turned into long walks, inside jokes, and endless excuses to spend time together. Then the world shut down. We stayed connected—late-night Zoom calls, laughter over pixelated screens, and a growing sense that something more was quietly unfolding. After eight months apart, we finally reunited at Elk Neck State Park—halfway between where we were living at the time: Emily in Pennsylvania, Andrew in Virginia. We wandered the trails, collected shells, admired exactly one lighthouse, and stretched out our goodbye. It took Andrew just long enough to gather the nerve to steal a first kiss. From there, our story only grew.

We got engaged at Great Falls National Park—one of our favorite early date spots. Expecting nothing more than a relaxed day outdoors with our dog, Emily had no idea what was coming. Andrew, however, had carefully orchestrated the moment. He suspiciously skipped the first of the three scenic waterfall overlooks and led us straight to the second—where a hidden photographer was waiting. Right there, in front of the rushing falls, Andrew got down on one knee. Emily immediately burst into joyful, unfiltered tears, while a crowd of strangers gathered, unsure whether to cheer or quietly back away. We both completely blacked out from the excitement—I don’t remember exactly what I said, but I’m fairly certain it included the word “yes.” As if the surprise proposal wasn’t enough, Emily’s family and some of our closest friends—who had all been in on the plan—were waiting nearby to celebrate. It was a day beyond anything we could have imagined: unexpectedly perfect, beautifully planned, and overflowing with love. We’re so grateful it was captured... because it truly was better than anything I could've ever imagined!

A shuttle will be arranged to transport guests from the Hampton Inn Shrewsbury to the venue, and back. Due to limited parking at our home, we kindly ask all guests to take the shuttle regardless if they are staying over night. Shuttle Dropoff/Pickup Location: - Near hotel main entrance Shuttle Departure Times from Hotel to Steep Little Hill: - 4:15 PM - 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM Shuttle Departure Times from Steep Little Hill to Hotel: - 10:00 PM - 10:15 PM - 11:00 PM - 11:15 PM - 11:30 PM - 11:45 PM - 12:30 AM - 12:45 AM