I knew she was the one from the moment I saw her striking blue eyes, heard her infectious laugh, and experienced first-hand her adventurous, care-free, go-with the flow attitude. Our story begins a little more anti-climactically then most, we both took a job out of college with the same company. I began right after I graduated, and she did not start until the company moved locations from Hartford, CT down to Stamford three months later.

From that very first morning that I saw her, I knew I needed to get to know her better. I spent the better part of the next few months trying everything I could to make her realize that I liked her. It was most definitely a one way street… 4 months later and we had become extremely close friends. I was afraid that I might miss my window and be relegated to the dreaded “friend zone” if I didn’t so something, and fast. I finally mustered up the courage to ask her on a date. I may have been several drinks deep on New Year’s Eve, but that’s beside the point. She hesitantly agreed, and we set a date the next day (sober heads prevailed).

Because of office policy, we technically weren’t supposed to date co-workers. Therefore, I had to get a bit creative and booked a date at a small Italian restaurant the next town over (super discreet, I know). Other than the wine that was recommended to us, the date went extremely well! She agreed to go on another date, even after I pulled out a Groupon to save 30% on dinner… smoooooth. A few dates later, and I was convinced she would agree to be my girlfriend. I proceeded to ask if she wanted to “be exclusive.” Again, extremely smooth… She miraculously agreed, and we have been together ever since.

Wedding Party coming soon!