First question: How does a person from the South Shore and a person from the North Shore meet? Answer: Online. Thanks to Hinge and our mutual love for chipotle, buffalo chicken dip, and hitting the dance floor, we decided to meet for our first date at Pier 6 in Charlestown. The connection was instant as we bonded over similar interests such as family, friends, and especially our only nieces and nephews at the time—it was as if we had known each other forever. After both getting home that Tuesday night it was clear there was something special as we both texted each other ready to have another date ASAP. Sure enough, a few days later we met for dinner again at good old Border Cafe. Who would’ve known that this was a slight foreshadowing to our first apartment just up the street at the Avalon on route 1. Derek knew after a few dates and a drop-off/pickup at Logan Airport that Amanda was special. Amanda knew Derek was the one when she realized how naturally he fit into her life, treating her family like his own, supporting her dreams, and always making her laugh.

Second question: How do these people choose a shore to live on and continue dating? Answer: They don’t, they travel. Throughout this last year of traveling, we have developed into the best teammates possible, which is exactly how we see ourselves, as a team. Traveling helps you learn more and more about each other, what pushes them and what might slow them down. This experience has helped us learn how to be the best person for each other and we wouldn’t have traded it for anything.

Final question: What’s next? Well this question is simple. We gather with our friends and family. We celebrate this life we are starting together. But, most importantly, we Party!

A&D

Happily Ever After Party