They first met at a Birthright happy hour in New York before they were to spend 10 awkward days together on a bus in Israel. They didn’t get along at first and avoided one another for the better part of that first day. But a foreboding lust for caffeine and the insatiable need to pee would be the catalyst that would make them inseparable. They spent the rest of the trip sitting next to each other on a bus, picking clementines, and petting goats with Yosi the crazy driver and a parliament of opinionated Jews. Needless to say, the trip had changed them both.

Nicole and Corey decided to go to Ithaca for a nice weekend getaway to celebrate Corey’s birthday. They spent a delightful Friday strolling through town, exploring beer gardens, crashing a private concert, and eating Mexican food. The next morning, Corey took Nicole on a walk to the Gorges. After many stops to take selfies, they finally reached the big waterfall at the end of the trail. Corey then led Nicole into the middle of the stream and bent the knee. Mind blown and beyond happy, Nicole said “of course!” when Corey asked the question. Thank you for being part of our story. We're so excited to celebrate this next chapter in our lives with you. See you in New York City!