How They Met

Their paths first crossed in Autumn of 2013. Will had the unique experience of meeting Grace’s parents at the start while they were moving her into the dorms at Pace University. While the initial connection was there as soon as he’d laid eyes on Grace. He left that day not knowing how significant this encounter would become.

Throughout the next few years they would notice each other in passing on campus. This continued on until one sunny day, when Will came across Grace sitting on a bench. Tempting fate, he couldn’t help but approach her again, and finally they exchanged phone numbers.

After nearly three years of noticing but never knowing much about each other, they both realized they had a whole lot in common. Will knew he wanted more than anything to spend more time with Grace, and he asked her on an official date, which led to several more. Until one October night at the Blue Dolphin, when the waiter delivered a dessert decorated with the question burning in Will’s heart: “Will you be mine?”

Why They Work Together

Will thinks anyone with eyes can see Grace is gorgeous, but what got him captivated was their shared values. They both come from tight-knit Italian families, and when they visited her home for the first time, he could see all the love, respect, and kindness her family holds for each other. He knew in that moment he had found a forever type of relationship.

Grace couldn’t get over how Will checked every box she’d ever hoped for in a partner, as if he was made just for her. While her strengths lay in being methodical and structured with her approach to life, Will brings a sense of wonder, lightness and fun to every situation they’re in. She is her best self around him, and are able to pick each other up and keep laughter in each day.

The Proposal

If there was one symbol to represent Will and Grace as a couple, it would be a sunflower. Every day together they choose to lean towards the sun - positivity, goofiness, and laughter. It also being Grace’s favorite flower, Will knew exactly where to go when it came time to propose to the love of his life. He needed to make it BIG.

Cue: August 8, 2020, a magical sunflower field set inside Pindar Vineyard, cozy glasses of wine, and the perfectly popped: “Will you marry me.” Though it was less of a question and more a declaration of what they already knew they wanted. After basking in the golden glow of flower petals and sunset rays, the two returned home where their friends had secretly set up a congratulatory scene filled with balloons, sunflowers, candles, their favorite foods, and pictures of the couple through the years.

Future

German Shepherd or Dalmatian? Italy or the Bahamas? Sushi or Will’s famous mac n’ cheese? Will and Grace certainly have a lot of decisions ahead of them, but they’ll do it together. Saying “I do” on August 21, 2022 will be the easiest decision either of them will have to make.

Luckily, both have a vision for their future that includes surrounding themselves with loving family, traveling to places on their bucket list, and enjoying the little things together (meticulously planned but always with light and joy). Will will continue finding ways to make Grace laugh, and she will continue being secretly goofy just for him.

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