Our story starts at Wilkes University on August 21st, 2020, if we are remembering correctly. We met through Dustin's freshman year roommate - Justin (definitely not a confusing one there) - and instantly clicked. Dustin very happily let me (Daphne) ramble to him about school nonsense and probably mentioning being from Long Island 50 billion times. Roughly a week and a half later, on Sunday, September 6th, we officially started dating. Hence the significance of this date to us!

It would be a really long story if we went into detail about every year but briefly, college relationships are weird. We spent 3 years living in the same dorm/apartment buildings, spending time with friends that we deemed family, and within an hour could have been out on a date and then studying for a physics exam (gross). Throughout that, we also were long distance, whenever Daphne went home - which meant Dustin had to learn how to tackle the NY driving and LIE traffic. But, as they say distance makes the heart grow fonder, and it only strengthened our relationship.

In May 2024, Daphne moved back home, which at the time was seemingly permanent, or well until we got married or she went back to school (Fun Fact: it wasn't permanent). This distance was definitely different from the distance we experienced in the first 4 years of our relationship and would be the first year we wouldn't be together for our anniversary and other major events. Obviously, we made this work with Dustin driving to see Daphne even more (I did just buy a new car but well, bridges are scary). It took a lot more planning around work, school, and life to make those visits happen... and well it took Dustin a lot more planning, especially for his visit in October 2024. On October 12th, 2024, we got engaged! Dustin had to hold onto the ring and nerves while Daphne dragged him to an oil change appointment and then a pumpkin patch. Everyone (minus Dustin and Daphne's parents) was extremely surprised in the best way possible! After the shock wore off (well not completely because it is still very surreal sometimes!), planning began!

Throughout planning, Daphne got accepted to Lehigh University's Chemistry PhD program and moved back to PA and Dustin graduated with his BS in Electrical Engineering!!! Our story is very much still ongoing as we are planning and preparing for our wedding day! We are beyond excited to have you celebrate with us during this next chapter of our story!

D&D

Wedding Day

3:00 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM

Reception