In late 2006, Brendan was working at Jimmy John’s and Meg was attending KCAI. Colby, one of Meg’s classmates who was also Brendan’s coworker, introduced the pair one evening when Colby’s then girlfriend and Meg showed up at Jimmy John’s. The ladies had literally cooked up a batch of cupcakes to surprise Colby and his coworkers - with secret hopes of bartering for late night sandwiches and laughter. Over the course of the next few months, Brendan and Meg realized that they shared a common sense of humor and shared love for nerdy banter. One day, Brendan surprised Meg by showing up at the Blockbuster she was working at to look at every...single...movie...on...every...shelf......TWICE! Checking out a few films, Brendan took the opportunity to ask Meg if she’d like to “do something...sometime.” Meg laughed endearingly at his awkwardness and replied, “Really? Something, sometime?” Smiling, she gave him her number. A few days later, Brendan called Meg. Brendan asks, “So, do you have plans tonight?” “Wow! You have guts asking a woman that on Valentine’s Day!” Meg replies. She had been hoping to hear from him, though, and the two went out to a local Vietnamese restaurant for their first date.

Brendan and Meg vacationed in Denver, Colorado in October 2018. They booked a magical penthouse apartment in a historic building in the heart of the city. The accommodations were highlighted by a ceiling lined with books and luscious green plants taking over the beams of the vaulted ceiling. The interior was only surpassed by the view of the mountains from the private balcony. 10.29.2018 Unbeknownst to Meg, Brendan had a critical question to FINALLY ask. He didn’t have anything specific planned, but the time felt right. They were getting ready to head out to find some breakfast and do some record shopping and he felt that the time was as good a time as any!! Meg headed into the bathroom to get ready and Brendan sat on the bed and waited for her to come out. He sat on the bed for what felt like an eternity and thought about what he should say. Meg came out and looked directly at Brendan sitting on the bed, ring in hand and he said to her with tears in his eyes, “Will you be my everything?” She said, “Yes.” Then, later that day she slipped and sprained her ankle. OOF! Won’t forget THAT day!

Brendan and Meg love traveling and are planning to take a road trip down the California coastline for their honeymoon. Some plans include experiencing San Francisco, visiting Big Sur, the Winchester Mystery House, Universal Studios, Disneyland, and the San Diego Zoo.