It was a beautiful October night, when we first met at the Thai Kitchen in Bethlehem, PA. We had no idea that this first date would lead to something so amazing. As I watched her cross the street I inexplicably knew my life would never be the same. Over the next few hours, as we shared our Pad Thai and a pitcher of beer, we traded stories about ourselves and our families. We looked across the table and knew there was a magical connection. As our relationship evolved over time, every conversation revealed more things that we had in common. We began to see how close in proximity we'd been over the years, it seemed that, unbeknownst to us, the universe had been guiding us to each other all along. We frequented the same watering holes, were at the same concerts and lived close to one another. Practically living separate but parallel lives until the fateful night when our paths finally crossed. Looking back, it closely resembles the song "Strangers in the Night".

Strangers in the night exchanging glances
Wond'ring in the night what were the chances
We'd be sharing love before the night was through

Something in your eyes was so inviting
Something in you smile was so exciting
Something in my heart told me I must have you

Strangers in the night
Two lonely people, we were strangers in the night
Up to the moment when we said our first hello little did we know
Love was just a glance away, a warm embracing dance away

Ever since that night we've been together
Lovers at first sight, in love forever
It turned out so right for strangers in the night

Since that night it has been nearly five years of loving, learning, growing, traveling, and expanding our understanding of the world, each other and of ourselves. Today we stand together, looking forward to what the future holds for us. We are incredibly excited to begin this adventure in the presence of all the amazing people who have touched our lives and helped shape us into the people we have now become. We are eternally grateful and look forward to celebrating the occasion as we embark on this next step of our incredible journey together.