We met in college during a fraternity date party. Sam went as another brother's date (which happened to be Matt's best friend). Matt realized that he was interested in getting to know Sam and asked his friend if he would mind if he talked to her. Luckily his friend was supportive and the rest is history!
We went back to Long Island to spend Thanksgiving weekend with Sam's family. Matt was truly nervous looking back now, he even went for a run just before dinner to work out his nerves. Sam's entire family was there, dinner finished and Sam was helping clean the kitchen in preparation for desert. Then the doorbell rang, it was Sam's dad (her parents divorced when she was young); this was the first time he had come over for a holiday, she knew something was up. Her mom called her into the dining room and when Sam turned around Matt was there to greet her and got down on one knee. It was a blur, but we know that a YES came out of Sam's mouth!
We will be getting married with our friends and family at our side at Kalero Vineyards in Purcellville, VA.