We're getting married!

It was a hot Summer day in the middle of July, and what better way to celebrate than with a pool party and bonfire? Nick who recently returned from working abroad in Germany, and Kristen who recently began exploring the world as a Travel Agent had been invited by mutual friends. He sits and reminisces with old friends, while she dances along to every song on the playlist. During a much needed drink break, Kristen joins a friend at the table. Nick, not one to usually go out of his way to introduce himself, felt compelled to do so with this girl. Within 5 minutes of talking to one another each felt as if they had been best friends for life. To this day the interaction baffles both as they somehow knew the other person was someone very special. Did this mean they got together right away? Not at all. Nick remained dedicated to his long distance relationship. Kristen admired a man like that, and hoped to find a loyal man of her own. Beyond the occasional text (many disputes have been had as to who was better at keeping in touch), their interactions mostly came from the opportunistic semi-annual parties hosted by mutual friends at which they were always delighted to see each other. Once again their paths crossed at a karaoke bar in September of 2017. Kristen a regular every Thursday night, and Nick who was dragged there by their mutual friend, Molly, were as always thrilled to see each other. This time something felt very much the same and yet very different. The room felt small again as if they were the only two in the room, however, this time neither of them seemed inclined to let the other person slip away. Despite Nick leaving for Germany the next day, and Kristen for Europe four days after his return, he managed to ask her out the day of his return. The first date was needless to say, a success! Less than a month later they attended a Halloween party as a couple, only to receive in response, their friends had predicted the two would end up together years ago!

It was an overcast and cold October day, Kristen and her roommate, Molly, had planned a "Rommie date" at the famous Spicer Orchards Cider Mill & Winery. Kristen not being one for cold weather, secretly hoped her roommate would be okay with staying in their pajamas, watching a movie, and drinking wine from the comfort of their apartment. Molly though had other plans, and helped motivate Kristen to get ready for what would turn out to be one of the happiest days of her life. Despite the time being 11:00 AM Kristen and Molly jumped right into selecting their flights of wine to sample. Kristen was delighted to run into her dear friends Olivia and Derrick Frailing, completely unaware this was a planned encounter, figuring the couple happened to be making the most of the rainy Saturday too by going to the local Orchard. After much talking, toasting, and sipping wine (Kristen was a bit tipsy) her friends assisted her with downing the rest of her tasters and suggested they all go get some donuts and cider. Cider and donuts in tow Kristen proceeds to the outdoor sitting area where she spots a table with a bouquet of roses set up. Noticing the cute set up she turns around to see that her friends have stopped following her. Very much confused she hesitates as music begins to play. Not just any song but, THEIR song, "Never Stop" by SafetySuit. From behind a wall comes Nick, looking handsome as ever as Kristen stands there, looking at him, very much stupefied. After a good solid moment passes, her friends prompt her saying, "Go to him." Suddenly everything starts to make sense and she runs to him, jumps in his arms, and the two cry happy tears together as he begins to sing to her. As the two separate, Kristen realizes he hasn't yet proposed. Giddy with joy, adrenaline, and wine she starts to dance in place as Nick drops to his knee. He asks, "Will you Marry Me?" She laughs, smiles, looks at him, realizes he's waiting, and squeals "Yes, Yes, YES!"