Shade and Callie met in a biology course at Wake Forest University in 2019. They quickly bonded over science, music, and Callie's favorite, Gilmore Girls. Callie and Shade found enjoyment in small hobbies like film photography, reading, and antiquing. The last of which has affectionately earned the nickname "duck hunting" for the copious amounts of ducks found in any store on the east coast. Their love for one another grew deeper with every slow dance, every home cooked meal, and every bottle of wine. Callie was accepted into Wake Forest Medical School in 2020, and Shade graduated from his undergraduate studies in 2021 to accept a teaching position in High Point. Since then, they have been building a home together in Winston-Salem. After two adopted cats, hundreds of film photos, an ever-growing vinyl collection, and two full watch throughs of Gilmore Girls, Shade knew there would never be anyone better suited for him. He proposed by a waterfall at South Mountain State Park in June of 2021. We invite you to join us as we prepare to write the next chapter in our on-going love story beginning with our wedding.