Heather Giovenco + Shawn Winans

Heather was born & raised on Long Island, NY. Here, she grew up with her younger sister Miranda, Mom Amber, & Dad Tom. Her love for teaching started here, so she went on to pursue a degree in Health & P.E. at Salisbury University in MD. She went on to travel the country for a year as a consultant for her sorority ZTA. She finally settled in Montgomery County, MD where she is a high school Health Education teacher. Working her summer job, bartending at the concert venue Merriweather Post Pavilion, is where she met Shawn.

Shawn was born & raised in Maryland. Here, he grew up with his older bother Steven, Mom Julie, & Stepdad Ron. He spent his time after high school serving 4 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. Following this, he played men's lacrosse at Frostburg State University in MD, where he also went on to pursue a degree in Health & P.E. He finally settled in Montgomery County, MD where he is a high school Health & P.E. Education teacher, lacrosse & flag football coach.

Throughout countless summers at Merriweather, they bonded over work, enjoyed concerts, and grew closer. It was in 2019 when Heather took the leap and asked Shawn out. They kicked off the evening with drinks at Yardhouse, followed by a fun-filled night of games at Dave & Buster's. As the night went on they found themselves lost in conversation, it wasn’t until 4 AM when Shawn asked to kiss Heather that he realized this was a date! Shawn and Heather are not just a couple; they are best friends who share endless laughter and unwavering support for one another. What makes their relationship truly special is that their deep friendship forms the foundation of their love, a bond that will surely enrich their marriage as husband and wife.

Our Timeline

June 2016 - Heather moved to Maryland.

June 2017 - Shawn & Heather met working at the concert venue, Merriweather Post Pavilion.

August 2019 - We had our first date.

June 2021 - Shawn graduated from Frostburg State University.

July 2021 - Shawn asked Heather to be his girlfriend.

September & October 2021 - We "met the parents."

October 2021 - We shared our first "I love yous."

August 2022 - We moved in together in Olney, MD.

December 2023 - Shawn popped the question on vacation in Saugerties, NY!

October 2025 - We get married!

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