It was the perfect summer Saturday in Chicago: Old Town Art Fair & the Blackhawks in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup playoffs. Two events that brought Dan and his buddies and Becca and her girlfriends to celebrate at Zella, a bar in Lincoln Park. Dan's outgoing personality led him to randomly strike up a conversation with Becca's Maid of Honor & then roommate, Maddie. It was not long until Dan locked eyes with Becca. If you dare to ask, Becca's friends can tell you how they found their way to the dance floor soon thereafter and never left it! The next day, Dan called Becca and asked her out on their first date.

Becca & Dan had plans with a few of their closest friends (Rachel & Corey, Emma & Mark) to go to the Chicago Magic Lounge and dinner at Gather in Lincoln Square. Becca had no idea that Dan had something more up his sleeve...even though she leaned on Dan twice while the ring box was in his jacket pocket! Soon after they arrived at dinner, Mark dared Dan that he couldn't do a magic trick, which was typical of those two. To all of the girls' surprise, Dan pulled out his hand with a napkin over it as Mark captured the moment on video. With a "ta-da!" Dan revealed the ring and placed it in front of Becca who was in complete shock! Dan got down on one knee with the ring and popped the question. Becca said yes, and a night full of celebration & champagne continued! ~ We have been so grateful to share our joy and celebrate our engagement with our nearest and dearest family and friends! Love, Becca & Dan