David and I matched on a dating app in May of 2022. Dating apps were not ideal for either of us. Honestly, I was not telling people that’s how we met at first; however we would not change it for one moment because it brought us here.

Anyway, we messaged back and forth for a few days when David said we should meet. I just got off of working a shift for my internship at the hospital as I was attending Moravian University for my Masters. I didn’t have work the next day so I agreed. We met for drinks at Miller’s Ale House. David was so easy to talk too. We chatted about his job and my schooling, and our families. We even opened up about some deep and personal moments in our lives, which is what led me to agree to this next part.

David asked if I wanted to go to a lookout and see the stars. I’m not sure what part of me thought this was a good idea- 1) I just met him 2) it was dark 3) it was late. However, I said yes (I think my roommates are still holding this one over my head- and for good reason- what was I thinking? David and I both agree that we are never letting our children out of our sight when they start dating- or telling them this part of our story).

I saw David 3 more times that week. This was the beginning of us.

During those first few months of us dating, each time I saw David, I was amazed how genuine he is. What I loved- and still love- most about David is his genuine honesty. He is so honest and upfront about who he is. I still see that genuine honesty, and it is a necessity in our relationship- more than I want to admit because sometimes he is VERY HONEST. David has many qualities that I admire, aside from his honesty, he makes me laugh so hard my stomach hurts. I knew the first night that David was something special. I have seen that over and over again. When he brought me “just because flowers” in graduate school. When he ordered me a ‘mustard seed’ keychain with one of my favorite bible verses on it. When he decided to walk together on this faith journey and learn more about trusting God. When he makes sure his refrigerator has my favorite drink and yogurt for when I come to visit. When he proposed at the same place my parents had their wedding reception, during my favorite month, with a ring that had ‘take the scenic route’ engraved on the inside (David tells me I am his scenic route) . These snip-it’s of David do not even began to show what kind of man he is, and I have the privilege of seeing who he is every day, forever.

When putting this write-up together I asked David what his first impression of me was. He said: “My first impression of you was that you looked beautiful with amazing eyes and smile. You were a bubbly ray of sunshine and so kind.” I also asked him to name some memories that stand out to him when he knew his heart was happy. David said the following memories: weekend of my brothers wedding, when we took Carter on a hike for the first time, Easter with his nephew, holidays with my family, New Year’s spent with the Hottinger family, my graduation, and going to Arizona to visit his family. When I was reading this text message he sent me, full of memories, I realized how these memories were full of everything important to me: family, quality time, and each other. That is why I know that God chose David and I to spend the rest of our life together.

Vendors

Here is a list of people who were a HUGE part of our big day!