The details of how Rob & I met, have much to do with why we dedicate our relationship to the belief that "everything happens for a reason." We first met on Match.com when Rob messaged me, "besides liking the Bills & craft beer, how else are you awesome?" We chatted for a few weeks & set up a day to meet. Unfortunately, I had to postpone our first date a few days due to work obligations, a request that Rob so kindly understood. Two days later, we were set to meet up at the Beer Market around 7pm. That day, my mom - whom still contributes the success of our initial date & ultimately our relationship to none other than herself (love you mom) - texted me around 5:30pm asking if I'd meet her for a drink, ironically, ALSO at the Beer Market. When Rob texted me around 6:30pm to let me know he would be running a bit late, I stupidly admitted that it was "fine" & to "take his time" because my mother was keeping me company! (Apparently, Rob thought my intention was to bring my mom on our first date & for some reason, he still showed up!) Since Rob was running late, I left with my mom to grab a quick bite across the street; at which point, I told my mom that I was thinking about postponing again due to my exhaustion from the work week. When Rob arrived, he was less than thrilled that I was nowhere to be found but thankfully, his favorite beer was on tap! He stayed for a pint, giving my mom enough time to shake me awake & send me inside. Despite the obstacles, Rob & I left that night knowing we'd found our other half. Since that date - we've built a wonderful friendship that has flourished into a beautiful relationship & became parents to the most amazing & charismatic little boy, Lukas Juliynn. We hope you can join us to commemorate all the blessings that our lives together have afforded us, share in the joy of trusting each owns intuition & celebrate with us the next chapter in our remarkable love story!