Our story starts with a message that was sent through Match.com (link provided if you are looking for your love). Jill initiated the conversation by sending Colleen a message. While the exact contents of the message have faded slightly from memory, their love and connection has only continued to grow.

Their first date was in Charlotte NC. Colleen was on leave from the Army and drove 6 hours to meet Jill in person. Jill had the best of intentions and made dinner reservations at a local restaurant. Unfortunately, the dinner did not meet expectations. The food was dry, and the restaurant was loud. Afterwards, Jill and Colleen were not ready to call it quits and went to an Italian restaurant bar which is where they knew there was something special between them.

A week after that dinner Colleen drove down to Charlotte again. Jill took a day off from work and the two (plus Jill's dog Winnie) spent the day at the Whitewater Center. This is when Colleen got Winnie's approval to date her mom, Jill.

Since Jill has a remote job, she was able to make several trips up to Maryland to see Colleen. Winnie tagged along for many of these trips. Their love continued to grow for one another. Jill took the leap of faith and moved to Charlottesville, VA to be closer to Colleen. When Colleen got out of the Army, she joined Jill and Winnie in Charlottesville.

Jill and Colleen share a love of wine, food, and travel. This was a major factor in choosing the Biltmore as our wedding venue. We hope you take some time to enjoy and explore the offerings the Biltmore provides.

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